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Attractions
The small rural mill town of
Innerleithen, renowned for its exquisite cashmere, is set in the heart
of the Scottish Borders' rolling landscape in the Tweed Valley. It
is surrounded by all the calm and charm of the countryside but still
within easy reach of Edinburgh, which is less than an hour's drive
away.
There are excellent attractions for guests to visit practically
on the doorstep. Among them are Traquair House, home of the Stuart Kings and Scotland's oldest inhabited
house; Robert Smail's Printing Works (far right), a fascinating glimpse into the
art & craft of letterpress from 100 years ago; and St Ronan's
Well, a once famous spa with health giving properties and a very
colourful history!
Further afield, but still within easy driving distance, lie numerous
stately homes & gardens, castles and miles of spectacular scenery
making this a perfect base for touring or a relaxing break.
Innerleithen is also ideal for an activity-based holiday. The Southern Upland Way is less than a mile away, as well as numerous short walks
in and around Innerleithen.
For those who enjoy cycling, Innerleithen caters for everyone, with
choices from the simplest of cycle routes to the toughest international
standard mountain bike course, and 5 miles away Glentress
Forest has established itself as a mecca for mountain bikers
of all experience and ages.
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Winner of Visit Scotland's
Best Eating Place Competition
in the Scottish Borders 2002
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