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Discover Ancient Abbeys & Delightful Countryside

Historic abbeys, gothic mansions and fairytale castles are sprinkled across the varied landscapes of this largely unexplored area of southern Scotland. Escape the crowds and revel in Scotland’s literary, religious and political history, while making the most of miles of peaceful countryside, from expansive valleys to wild forests.

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St Cuthbert’s Way
From £640 per person
Historic Borders of Scotland & England
From £1080 per person
Southern Upland Way
From £2340 per person

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Historic Borders of Scotland & England
£1080
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
St Cuthbert’s Way
£640
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
62.5 miles / 100 km
Kintyre Way
£995
Walking Holidays
7 Nights
100 miles / 161 km
Southern Upland Way
£2340
Walking Holidays
14 Nights
212 miles / 341 km
Discover Ayrshire & Arran
£1120
Self-Drive Holidays
7 Nights
Berwickshire Coastal Path
£575
Walking Holidays
4 Nights
40.5 miles / 66 km
Borders Abbeys Way
£775
Walking Holidays
6 Nights
68 miles / 109 km
Burns Country & The Scottish Borders
£1185
Self-Drive Holidays
8 Nights
Pennine Way
£2265
Walking Holidays
17 Nights
265 miles / 427 km
Literary Scotland
£1415
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
Southern Scotland Winter Road Trip
£940
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Pennine Way – North
£680
Walking Holidays
5 Nights
72 miles / 116 km
The ruins of Greenan Castle by Ayr
Abbotsford House in the snow
Oval stairway at Culzean Castle
Outside Culzean Castle
Burns Birthplace in Alloway
Threave Castle
Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries and Galloway
Clatteringshaws Loch in Galloway Forest Park
Dumfries House
Jedburgh Abbey, Scottish Borders
Loch Ken, Dumfries and Galloway
Robert Burns statue

Southern Scotland Winter Road Trip

From £940pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • Explore charming Ayrshire which inspired Scotland's Bard, Rabbie Burns
  • Discover the unspoilt beauty of Dumfries and Galloway - home to the magical Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park
  • Visit the magnificent ruins of Melrose Abbey - the resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce
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Hiker near Barrowburn Farm
Signpost near Bellingham on the Pennine Way
Views over Northumberland National Park
Caitlin from the Absolute Escapes at Caw Gap on the Pennine Way
Pennine Way stone at Whitley Pike
Walker in the Cheviot Hills on the Pennine Way
Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall
Hiker heading down to the mountain refuge at Auchope Cairn
Signs before Windy Gyle
Farmland views near Horneystead Farm

Pennine Way – North

From £680pp

Walking Holidays
Distance 72 miles / 116 km
Duration 5 - 6 Nights
  • Take on the challenge of walking Britain's oldest and most iconic National Trail
  • Explore ancient Roman history in Hadrian’s Wall Country
  • Experience warm Northumberland hospitality
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inspire our spirit of discovery.
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from people who truly care.
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through every stage of your journey.
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We meticulously research every
corner of our destinations.
Up-to-Date Insights:
Travel with confidence, backed by
the latest local knowledge.
Established Partnerships:
We've built connections with
trusted suppliers over decades.
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Tailor-Made Experience:
Every aspect of your holiday is
perfectly handcrafted for you.
Meticulous Planning:
Everything works seamlessly -
because the details matter.
Blended Adventures:
Mix walking, driving, and train travel
to build a holiday that’s truly unique.
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