What's on in the Scottish Borders

Sports and Leisure Activities in the Scottish Borders

For lovers of the great outdoors the Scottish Borders provides some of the best opportunities for fishing, golf, cycling, rugby, walking, active sports, game shooting and Veteran Classic Car Rallies in Scotland.

Fishing
With the longest salmon season in the country and more fish caught than any other river in Britain, the River Tweed is world famous. Our guests have direct access to this stretch of the river with rods provided by the hotel if required - see Fishing Breaks page. We willingly assist in arranging fishing at other locations and ghillies as required. More
Golf
The Scottish Borders has some of the friendliest golf courses in Scotland and a great choice of 9 and 18 hole championship standard courses. Many participate in the Freedom of the Fairways Golf Passport offering great value to visitors. More
Cycling
Surrounding Dryburgh Abbey Hotel are some of the best country road and off road mountain bike forest cycle routes in Scotland with routes for the light hearted and the very brave! We offer secure storage and free bike hire for guests. More
Walking
On Dryburgh Abbey Hotel's doorstep there are a number of picturesque river, forest and woodland treks and trails for all abilities of walkers and hikers that we can help you discover. We welcome dogs and have drying facilities. More
Rugby
The heart of Scottish rugby is in the Scottish borders with a number of the rugby players in the Scotland six Nations team from this area. 'The Melrose Sevens' sets the 'borders heart beating' in April every year, as part of the Six Nations in Scotland competition. More
Game Shooting
The dramatic natural environment of the Scottish Borders offers some of the finest pheasant shooting in Scotland - see our Shooting Breaks page. Rough shooting is very popular and with some of the finest Scottish sporting estates providing excellent driven pheasant shooting and first class hospitality. Please contact us to help you make special arrangements.
Braidwood Shooting
Superb Clay Pigeon Shooting located only 15 minutes from the Hotel. Braidwood is equipped with the latest LaPorte auto-electric traps, club house and toilet facilities. Braidwood is ideal for corporate entertainment, syndicates and groups what-ever the size.

Please contact us to help make your arrangements or contact Braidwood Sporting Clays directly on 01835 870280
Horse Racing
Horse racing at Kelso offers the unique charm of a bygone era, coupled with the very best in modern facilities. Located in very picturesque surroundings Kelso Race Course has the reputation as one of Britain's friendliest courses and is home of National Hunt Racing in Scotland with many race days held each year. More
Horse Riding
Horse riding or Pony Trekking is a great way to really experience the natural beauty of Scotland and the Scottish Borders. We can help arrange riding, trekking, hacking and trail riding on the forest bridle paths nearby. More
Special Events
Depicting the rich heritage, history, traditions and culture of the Scottish Borders numerous special events and mini festivals are held throughout the year in the border towns, villages and countryside, including sheep dog trials, walking festivals, markets and apple days, all bringing alive local life in Scotland. More