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Scottish Borders

Guide To Melrose

8 Best Things To Do In Melrose – A Complete Guide

If you’re heading to the Scottish Borders, there’s a good chance that you’ll be visiting Melrose at some point. Tucked in the shadow of the Eildon Hill and packed with both history and folklore, it’s somewhere I spend a lot of time in every year. It might well be my Read more

By Graeme, 3 monthsDecember 5, 2025 ago
Scotlands Borders Abbeys

Why Visiting Scotland’s Borders Abbeys Makes The Perfect Daytrip!

The Scottish Borders is a place full of history, culture and beauty, with something for everybody to immerse themselves in. You could spend your time exploring castles and stately homes, shopping in picturesque towns or walking in nature. Those are all great options, but if you have the time, then Read more

By Graeme, 3 yearsJune 25, 2023 ago

Exploring The Amazing South of Scotland With Literary Tourism

When it comes to stories, the South of Scotland is full of them. Even better than that, this region of rolling hills and Border Ballads has plenty of storytellers as well. The storytelling tradition is strong here, so there really is no better way to explore the South of Scotland Read more

By Graeme, 4 yearsAugust 13, 2022 ago

8 Places To Visit In The Scottish Borders

Places to visit in the Scottish Borders are too often overlooked for the wild Highlands or curated Edinburgh. If you’re guilty of skipping them then you’re missing out. Let me show you just 8 places to visit in the Scottish Borders that you could do in a single daytrip and Read more

By Graeme, 5 yearsMarch 24, 2021 ago
About Scotland’s Stories

Hi there, nice to meet you!

Scotland’s Stories is here to help you learn more about Scotland and plan your next trip. My name is Graeme and I’m a Scottish writer, storyteller and tour guide.

Follow my adventures with Molly the Labrador as we strive to bring you the best stories that Scotland has to offer. We will be travelling the length and breadth of the country, hopping to islands, climbing mountains and exploring hidden glens and capturing it all right here.

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