Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
Welcome to the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
beautiful peace of scotland

 

Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys - that's the place

 

Welcome to the Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys – a beautiful and mostly undiscovered part of the Scottish Borders.  It’s a peaceful area where you can get close to nature, walk the hills and trails, cycle, fish, discover our heritage and tradition of balladry - or just simply relax!

The famous novelist Sir Walter Scott spent time here and James Hogg, the celebrated Scottish poet and novelist, known as the Ettrick Shepherd, was born and lived here all his life.  Tower Houses dotted around the valleys are evidence of a turbulent past of raiding and ‘reiving’ across the Scottish - English border.  Standing stones and bronze age settlements are links to even more ancient times.

There are walks for all ages and abilities and a variety of outdoor pursuits such as horse riding, fishing, cycle touring and mountain biking, watersports and even paragliding  – or you can simply explore the rolling landscape at your leisure.

The valleys offer some of the most beautiful and remote scenery in Scotland.  Take a trip to St Mary's Loch and the Loch of the Lowes or visit the Ettrick Marshes.  But wherever you are, you'll be surrounded by beautiful views and the peace and tranquility of the area.

Whatever your interests, there will be many good reasons to visit, stay in and return to the valleys – click on the green menu tabs above to find out more.  Or download the 15-page guide to the area, or look at the maps to get an idea of what to see and do.

See you soon!


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1 May 2016


Galashiels Walking Festival

Yarrowford to Galashiels


2.2     Yarrowford to Galashiels

Start time 08.30

8 miles

4 hours 30 minutes

From Yarrowford follow the Old Broadmeadows Burn to join the ridge and Southern Upland Way then on past the Three Brethren to descend through Yair Forest to the River Tweed. Then over the side of Hog Law and into Galashiels via the Policies.

For more details  & how to book click here

Date: 1 May 2016

Merry May Day Fun

Traditional Family Fun@Bowhill House

Have a grand old time with us at this weekend of traditional family fun, - See more here

Date: 1 2016 11:00 to 16:00

Family Ranger Club

wildlife and conservation activities Bowhill.

 Activities include pond dipping, wildlife and bird surveying and constructing houses for birds, bats and hedgehogs.

Prices:

Adults: £3.50     Child: £2.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children): £10.00

more details here

Date: 1 2016 13:30 to 15:30

Borders Bike Festival

MTB Marathon

The very popular Selkirk MTB Marathon and Selkirk Raid (together known as the Borders Bike Festival) is returning in 2016, and will be sponsored by ORBEA.

details here

Date: 1 May 2016

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download ettrick and yarrow visitor guide