On this Borders Abbeys Way Scottish Circular walking holiday from Melrose in Scotland’s Border region, you see abbeys, castles, historic houses, waterfalls, stunning rivers and a variety of wildlife. Situated in  Scotland’s stunning border region the Borders Abbeys Way is one of Scotland’s most southerly walking routes, easily accessible from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne and Carlisle.

The route starts in the interesting town of Melrose famous for its Abbey and Rugby also offers a fine selection of shops and restaurants, many offering traditional Scottish fayre, surrounded by rolling hills. On this circular walk you see four abbeys and pass through some of the most scenic landscape the Scottish borders have to offer.

Melrose is an intresting town with  its Abbey, Harmony walled garden, famous Ruby ground and fine seclection of independent shops offering a wide choice of local Scottish products. 

From Melrose the Borders Abbeys Way follows the River Tweed, one of Scotland’s most famous salmon fishing rivers.   Soon the trail leaves the River Tweed and passes Rhymer’s Stone offering far reaching views.
At Newstead there are Roman remains of a fort and camps. 

At Dryburgh the walking trail reaches it second abbey, Dryburgh Abbey, and returns to the River Tweed. From Dryburgh Abbey the walking route follows the River Tweed for a while before turning inland through some lovely liitle villages and hamlets.