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Occupying the quiet south eastern corner of Scotland in the Southern Uplands on the frontier with England, with its lower than average rainfall, clean air and bright sunshine, the Scottish Borders stretches from Tweedsmuir in the west to the North Sea in the east, covering about 1,800 square miles. Scotland’s fierce protection of its natural and cultural history has attracted more and more film directors to shoot in Scottish Borders locations. The River Tweed and its many tributaries meander through the region, which varies from undulating moorland to rich agricultural plains and rocky coastline with secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages. These rivers are said to offer some of the best fishing in Scotland and attract anglers from home and abroad. The region’s main centres of agriculture, light industry and textile manufacturing are the towns of Peebles, Selkirk, Galashiels, Kelso, Melrose, Hawick and Jedburgh.
The Borders has had a turbulent and sometimes violent history, which is commemorated in the Common Ridings and other local festivals, creating a colourful pageant much enjoyed by visitors and native Borderers alike. Normally, however, the region’s tranquil air is a world away – encapsulated in its distinctive moors, beautiful forests, scenic rivers and lochs, and picturesque towns and villages. Within easy reach of Edinburgh, it is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and to indulge in outdoor pursuits of varying degrees of activity. There are plenty of things to do, and the changing seasons does nothing to lessen the copious ways to enjoy the region.

Walking, golfing and fishing are favourite pastimes, and some visitors are attracted by the chance to take a rural trek with a local horse and guide. For those who prefer motorised transport, the empty roads and quiet country lanes are a treat. One of the most beautiful long drives is along the A 708 from Selkirk to Moffat, just inside Dumfries and Galloway. For the more energetic, mountain-biking is a great favourite. Glentress, near Peebles, is rated 'the best dedicated mountain bike centre in Britain' by Mountain Bike Rider Magazine.

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