Berwickshire, located in the south east, offers beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline. Sea fishing is popular and can be found in a number of places along the coast. For nature enthusiasts, St Abbs Head Nature reserve is set on a magnificent cliff landscapes, and is home to numerous types of birds. The counties larger settlements include Coldstream, which is home to a museum, highlighting the towns involvement in the historical conflict between Scotland and England. The county is home to a number of historical houses; the lavish Edwardian country house Manderston in Duns, the stately Mellerstain House and Gardens in Gordon, the Regency styled Paxton House, near Berwick upon Tweed and the fairytale Thirlestane Castle in Lauder.
The most easterly of the borders counties, Berwickshire offers beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline. Sea fishing is popular and can be found in a number of places including Coldingham Bay, boasting a beautiful stretch of sandy beach.
St Abbs Head Nature Reserve is set on a magnificent cliff landscapes, and is home to large colonies of birds. Along the coast is the harbour town of Eyemouth, with a rich fishing and smuggling heritage. The counties larger settlements include Coldstream, sitting on the north banks of the river Tweed (with England to the south) had a turbulent history and is home to a museum, highlighting its involvement in the historical conflict between Scotland and England.
The county is home to a number of historical houses; in the town of Duns you will find the lavish Edwardian country house, Manderston. At Gordon is Mellerstain House and Gardens, one of Scotland’s most exquisite stately homes, and a must see if in the area. Paxton House, near Berwick upon Tweed (but just on the Scottish side of the border) is a classic example of regency living, and has an impressive furniture collection. The fairytale Thirlestane Castle can be found in Lauder.