Howford - Self Catering Scottish Borders

25/05/2026

20/05/2026

Traquair House Medieval Fayre is this weekend....expect jousting, falconry, medieval battles, historical stalls and much more!
Explore the house and grounds and wonderful maze!

https://www.traquair.co.uk/medievalfayre/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR6ST9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKxvlNmGzVQ9wNhXAvQe3i0UtyVI52xv_vl55afP_zknZL4pnRGdCsKyDkuQ_aem_P2fGGa4XbpNOecfFbHRJFw

Traquair Medieval Fayre 2026 23rd & 24th May 11am-5pm   Experience the magic of Scotland’s only authentic Medieval Fayre, with a weekend of jousting, falconry, archery, and so much more. Enjoy walking through an olde village camp, and see knights preparing for battle! Buy your tickets now   Thin...

11/05/2026

Tickets are flying out the door at record levels — don’t miss out. Get yours now!

WEBSITE: www.bordersbookfestival.org
BOX OFFICE: bbf-links.org/box-office
DOWNLOAD PROGRAMME: bbf-links.org/programme
JOIN E-NEWSLETTER: bbf-links.org/newsletter

09/05/2026

The Glen Cafe at St Mary's Loch and Loch o' the Lowes is open throughout May - definitely worth a visit. It is a beautiful setting and also not far from another iconic setting

~iconic views~grey mares tail~scottish food~beautiful scotland~places to visit~scottish lochs~

We have extended our opening days for May‼️

⚡️ More days. More time. No excuses. ⚡️

We’re now open
🗓THURSDAY — MONDAY
🕘 9AM — 5PM
📍All throughout May.

That’s five days a week to come down, grab a coffee and enjoy the views 😍....and the traybakes 😋

01/05/2026

The most beautiful setting for a dip and sauna on the River Tweed, in the grounds of Monteviot House & Gardens 🌿

01/05/2026

Delicious treats from Twelve Triangles in Melrose....

That funny in-between bit of the year… sunshine’s out, but we’re firmly in the hungry gap, still waiting on the soft fruits of summer to show up.

Luckily, our pal Euan at Pittormie spends the warmer months squirrelling away blackcurrants for exactly this moment.

So for now a blackcurrant swirly bun - sharp and jammy, paired with a soft cream cheese filling and glazed. A little bit Scandi-leaning, and a good reminder that summer’s not far off.

In shops now.

17/04/2026

Scottish Borders Walking Festival programme for 2026 is out! See their page below for ticket info and dates.

Get ready, walkers! 🥾 The official programme for the Scottish Borders Walking Festival 2026 in Jedburgh is finally here.

🗓️ Key Dates to Remember:
Today (31st March): Programme officially launched! 🚀
1st May 2026: Ticket sales go LIVE! 🎟️

Questions? Reach out to us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07932 541948

All times correct at time of publishing.

30/03/2026

Spring menu at the Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge

30/03/2026

Paddleboard and kayak hire has started again for the season at St Mary's Loch and Lindean Loch! Book here https://widget.eola.co/1436/activities or see Audrey on facebook here Kayak, SUP and Roof Tent Hire and Sales South Of Scotland
https://widget.eola.co/1436/activities/6d5sp

Single Sit on kayaks

03/03/2026

We have quite a few regulars who come back every year with friends to stay and fish on the Ettrick. If you would like to give it a try or want to organise an experience day with friends and family, have a look at our website for info. For those of you with experience, you can book river and loch fishing direct through the Bowhill Estate Office below.