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The Scottish Borders Full-Day Private Tour in a Luxury Minivan with Local Guide

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour takes you off the beaten path into one of Scotland's less visited regions.

The Scottish Borders is full of fascinating history, historic places to visit and beautiful scenery. Because it is less popular the places we visit are often quieter, giving you more time to learn about the history, hear the stories and appreciate the scenes.

Your private tour guide and driver will bring the stories of the border region to life as we drive along country roads, spotting local wildlife and stopping to snap the rolling scenery of the area.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to attractions and sites
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We can collect from & Return from your accommodation in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport or the cruise ship arrival points in Edinburgh

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Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel is world-famous because of its role in Dan Brown’s mystery novel ‘The Da Vinci Code. The chapel is surrounded by legend, and its building is of great beauty and interest. It was begun by William Sinclair, first Earl of Caithness in 1442.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Abbotsford

Abbotsford is the the home of Georgian Scots novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott. Designed by William Atkinson and Edward Blore in the Scottish baronial style, it and was constructed between 1817 and 1824. We’ll take the tour through the public areas of Abbotsford and learn about Scott’s life here.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Traquair House

We travel along the River Tweed to Traquair House. Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited property, Traquair is in as near an original state as any house in Scotland from the period and is full of interesting artefacts including a library of more than 3,000 volumes and display of possessions of Mary Queen of Scots.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Scott's View

We stop briefly to take in the inspiration views over the Eldon Hills from Scott's View. Fresh air and flora and fauna abound in this rich rural landscape.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Scottish Borders Full-Day Private Tour in a Luxury Minivan with Local Guide?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Kilt-wearing local private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to attractions and sites

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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