
From the hills and moorlands of the west, through valleys and agricultural planes to the rugged coastline of the east, the River Tweed is at the very heart of the Scottish Borders. Fed by its many tributaries, the Tweed is internationally renowned for its excellent salmon fishing.
Restaurants in the Borders draw on an amazing local larder of produce with an abundance of fish, meat, game, fruit and vegetables so you can be sure to dine well in this beautiful part of Scotland.
Glenteviot ParkA purpose-built country house hotel set in a five-acre estate within easy drive of Hawick and Jedburgh, Glenteviot Park is a privately owned retreat with lovely views of the River Teviot and the emphasis on relaxation and leisure (including a sauna and snooker room).
Hassendeanburn, Hawick, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: International
Jedforest HotelReckoned to be the first – or the last – hotel in Scotland (depending on which way you are travelling), Jedforest is situated on the A68 trunk road, seven miles north of the border.
Camptown, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: European
Edenwater HouseThe setting is an old stone manse in a tiny hamlet near Kelso where Jacqui and Jeff Kelly run Edenwater House, a renowned restaurant with rooms.
Ednam, Kelso, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern British
Ednam House HotelOwned and run by the Brooks family since 1928, this impressive Georgian residence has an air of genuine civilised conviviality – thanks to their hard work and careful stewardship.
Bridge St, Kelso, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Scottish
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf CourseThere is a great deal happening on the 500-acre Roxburghe estate. Apart from the championship golf course, visitors can also take advantage of fishing, shooting, tennis and even mountain-biking.
, Kelso, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
Black BullBuilt in the 1750s, with an old church hall tacked on later, this famous old coaching inn is something of an institution in the Borders, and a favourite with travellers en route from Edinburgh.
13-15 Market Place, Lauder, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Gastro pub
The LodgeCarfraemill has been dishing out sustenance for hundreds of years, but started to really take off during the 1930s as hordes of travellers and tourists use the place as a refuelling point on the old Edinburgh to Newcastle road.
Carfraemill, Lauder, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Scottish
Burt's HotelBuilt in 1722 and still the hub of town life in Melrose, Burt's has been in the safe hands of the Henderson family for more than 30 years – which may explain its rock-solid local reputation.
The Square, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern European
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, The Tweed RestaurantDryburgh Abbey Hotel is a grandiose Victorian baronial mansion surrounded by acres of parkland by the banks of the Tweed.
St Boswells, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern Scottish
Marmions BrasserieA long-standing favourite with the people of Melrose, Marmions Brasserie re-opened with new owners and a new outlook in 2007.
Buccleuch Street, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern French
The Townhouse HotelThe latest venture from the Henderson family, who have been running Burt's Hotel across the Melrose market square for more than 30 years, is an aptly named, converted townhouse with a style and atmosphere all its own.
Market Square, Melrose, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: International
Bardoulet’s Restaurant at The Horseshoe InnThe Horseshoe Inn was originally a blacksmith's shop, before serving its time as a coaching inn on the main road from Edinburgh to the south.
Eddleston, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern European
Castle Venlaw HotelStunning views and a genuine homely atmosphere are great assets at this eighteenth-century country hideaway surrounded by wooded grounds on the slopes of the Moorfoot Hills.
Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: European
Cringletie HouseAn imposing mansion surrounded by 28 acres of private grounds and woodland complete with a waterfall and dovecote, Cringletie makes a rather grand initial impression – although the place itself exudes informality and personal warmth.
Edinburgh Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Franco-Scottish
Halcyon RestaurantA discreet little dining room on the first floor above Villeneuve wine merchants in the centre of Peebles, the Halycon Restaurant is running along nicely - thanks to chef/proprietor Shona Thomson (ex Café Hub), who has been at in charge of proceedings since the end of 2007.
39 Eastgate, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern British
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, RenwicksSet on the banks of the River Tweed amid some glorious Borders countryside, this swanky modern hotel, golf and country club has just about everything you could wish for, from a championship 18-hole course to a sauna, gym, shooting and quad biking.
Cardrona Mains, Peebles, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern European
Philipburn Country House HotelBuilt as a family home in 1751, Philpburn didn't become a hotel until the 1960s: since then it has been re-built and refurbished and is now one of the region's best known business and leisure venues.
, Selkirk, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: International
The WheatsheafA restaurant with seven delightful bedrooms and a warm welcome; this is one of the best places to stay in the Scottish Borders.
Main Street, Swinton, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Contemporary Scottish
Windlestraw LodgeBuilt as a wedding present for a local mill owner, this striking Edwardian country house is now a romantic getaway destination in the heart of the Borders countryside.
Tweed Valley, Walkerburn, Scottish Borders - Cuisine: Modern Scottish