Delight in the riverfront landscape of Melrose
The area's culture and history are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Melrose. This city is welcoming and relaxing, recognised for its riverfront, restaurants and gardens. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in Melrose
Are you searching for attractions to visit in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Melrose a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel (15.7 mi / 25.2 km)
- 7stanes - Glentress (16.6 mi / 26.7 km)
- Cheviot Hills (21.8 mi / 35.2 km)
- Scott's View (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- Torwoodlee Golf Club (5 mi / 8 km)
- Innerleithen Golf Club (13.3 mi / 21.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Melrose
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Melrose. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Mellerstain House (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Duns Castle Nature Reserve (18.9 mi / 30.4 km)
- St Mary's Loch (19.4 mi / 31.3 km)
- Northumberland National Park (29.8 mi / 48 km)
- St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Cross Borders Drove Road (12.7 mi / 20.4 km)
Transport to and around Melrose
The nearest airport is in Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 34.7 mi (55.9 km) from the city centre.

![Dryburgh Abbey, near Dryburgh on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, was nominally founded on 10 November (Martinmas) 1150 in an agreement between Hugh de Morville, Lord of Lauderdale and Constable of Scotland, and the Premonstratensian canons regular from Alnwick Abbey in Northumberland.[1] The arrival of the canons along with their first abbot, Roger, took place on 13 December 1152.[2]
It was burned by English troops in 1322, after which it was restored only to be again burned by Richard II in 1385, but it flourished in the fifteenth century. It was finally destroyed in 1544, briefly to survive until the Scottish Reformation, when it was given to the 2nd Earl of Mar by James VI of Scotland.
The 12th Earl of Buchan bought the land in 1786. Sir Walter Scott and Douglas Haig are buried in its grounds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092731/7fde25de-1454-4234-b1ae-f91904c6b6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=600&h=400&p=1&q=medium)







