Edinburgh & Scottish Borders – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Explore Edinburgh & Scottish Borders your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 150-mile (240 km) point-to-point trip across 13 of the most captivating destinations. Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised in to the cultural capital of Edinburgh , and the Scottish Borders’ historic towns, royal landmarks, and countryside. WHAT TO EXPECT • This online plan is ready to browse and get inspired – use at home or your phone on the go. • An overarching plan to shape your multi-destination holiday, with sample itineraries, from 3 to 14 days. • Inspire your trip, with places to go, where to stay, plus directions/parking etc. • Note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes our own pre-populated Google Maps with pins, plus customisable directions by section on Google Maps. **Get started today with instant access (choose nearest date as with 1 year access, there’s no need to wait until your travel date). Use on smartphone, tablet, or desktop.
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Edinburgh & Scottish Borders – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. • Edinburgh – Explore royal landmarks and legends along the Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, with tales of monarchs, myths, and centuries-old streets • North Berwick & St Abb’s Head – Enjoy cliffside walks, seabird spotting at RSPB reserves, and the charm of East Lothian’s coast • Kelso – Discover the borderlands’ turbulent past at Floors Castle, Kelso Abbey, and the town’s elegant Georgian square • Jedburgh – Uncover the story of Mary, Queen of Scots at her 16th-century house, and climb to the Waterloo Monument for sweeping views • Melrose Abbey – A hauntingly beautiful ruin, believed to hold the heart of Robert the Bruce • Abbotsford – Visit the grand home of Sir Walter Scott, filled with literary legacy and Gothic splendour • Scenic Drives & Hidden Gems – Uncover remote abbeys, medieval chapels, and quiet towns shaped by war, words, and worship
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- Suggested point-to-point plan
- Sample itineraries to illustrate what’s possible
- 1 account licence = 12 months access
- Access via website – not an app so nothing to download
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- Travel & Associated Costs
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You will make your own way to the meeting points
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- We do not meet you! You are creating your own self-drive trip, and not meeting a tour guide, therefore you can choose where you start and end! Start/finish at any of the 13 places listed within the suggested routes
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How to Access Your Guidebook: -Your online guidebook is available on the date you booked. Upon our discretion, it can be accessed earlier -Please use only this link to access - copy & paste into your browser: https://www.uncoverbritain.com?msopen=/member/plans/yik0oetvka Get the Most Out of Your Guide: -Look out for your welcome email – it includes a Quick Start Guide to help you plan. -Tip: Save your guidebook link to your phone’s home screen for quick access while you’re on the move. Important Information • This is a one-time purchase – nothing to cancel or unsubscribe from. • There’s no in-person meeting point – the listed location is for illustration only. • Access is valid only for the name/date on booking. If we can’t verify your account, access may be restricted. Need help? [email protected]
