EvenTs & Links

Activities in The Scottish Borders

The Town of Peebles is just a short walk away from the hotel. There’s lots of shopping opportunities from gorgeous gift ideas, divine shoe shops and lots of outdoor clothing. There’s an abundance of coffee shops and places to eat.

Peebles is also an ideal base for not only visiting the Border towns (visit Traquair House pictured below) but for Edinburgh too. Just a half hour away for sightseeing, shopping, visiting galleries, museums and theatres and the Edinburgh Festival.

You may be interested in our Scottish Border Hotel Breaks that includes FREE entry to various Stately homes and gardens in the Scottish Borders.

There are some great walks around the Scottish Borders - it’s one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions. For the walker there are rolling hills, extensive mature forests, superb river valleys and interesting towns and villages.

Your walk can be as challenging as you wish. Walking guides are available from our Reception. If your party wishes to be taken on a walking tour we can arrange that for you.

Scotland’s top mountain biking centre is at Glentress Forest (part of the 7 stanes project). Glentress Forest is just 2 miles away from The Hydro.

There are currently 5 mountain bike waymarked routes in Glentress Forest. Starting at the historic cycle trails aimed at children and families, an interesting way to explore the forest and its history to the blue, red, and black mountain bike routes which provide a challenge for all abilities.

The trails are considered to be among the best in the world. All routes are constructed to be weather proof and so are rideable all year round.

For further information about 7stanes visit: www.7stanes.com

One of the most picturesque regions in Scotland, the Scottish Borders makes the perfect setting for golf - and there is no shortage.

Peebles Golf Club boasts an 18-hole upland golf course of great character. It offers an excellent challenge for all golfers - the tough opening holes are balanced by a more generous stretch where the eighth and ninth lead you back down the hill towards the clubhouse. The course is considered one of the finest in the Borders for the quality of its turf, greens and the stunning views. It is a prime example of a challenging Scottish upland golf course.

The River Tweed runs right through the heart of the Borders, offering many challenges for anglers.

Enjoy the salmon fishing on the River Tweed or the course fishing of the lower Tweed. Rainbow trout can be caught in the local lochs and wilder brown trout in the rivers.