Local Borders Attractions & Things to Do

the scottish borders will keep you busy!

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. The ceaseless industry of the old mills has given way to far more carefree pastimes, and the river is now one of the cleanest in Scotland.

history and art

Many of our guests come to Caddon View respite from city life. The Borders is a great place for a quick battery recharge.

There are varied 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, which provides 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. There are plenty of antiques shops for those who like taking bits of history home with them.

hiking & biking

Innerleithen is also ideal for an activity-based holiday. The Southern Upland Way passes less than a mile away, and there are numerous short walks in and around Innerleithen itself.

For those who enjoy cycling, Innerleithen caters for everyone, with choices from the simplest of cycle routes to the toughest international standard mountain bike courses (downhill and cross-country). Just 5 miles away Glentress Forest has established itself as a mecca for mountain bikers of all experience and ages. ProBikeSport in Innerleithen, and ‘The Hub in the Forest’ at Glentress help make Innerleithen mountain biker heaven, and both offer mountain bike hire.

We have bike storage and washing facilites and also a drying area for any wet clothes that you may have.

You can find links to these and other local services, sites and things to do on our Borders links page.