Out and About near Squirrels' Drey
Mountain Biking
Great downhill trails (between Innerleithen and Peebles). Innerleithen Trails Park at the end of Traquair Road too.
29 locals recommend
Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Great downhill trails (between Innerleithen and Peebles). Innerleithen Trails Park at the end of Traquair Road too.
Sightseeing
Simply stunning interior and a lovely 3 mile loop which takes in the river Tweed (Kelso).
57 locals recommend
Floors Castle & Gardens
Roxburgh StreetSimply stunning interior and a lovely 3 mile loop which takes in the river Tweed (Kelso).
The giant redwoods are magnificent. Fabulous winding paths and great for hide and seek (Stobo).
32 locals recommend
Dawyck Botanic Garden
The giant redwoods are magnificent. Fabulous winding paths and great for hide and seek (Stobo).
The tea room is divine as are the walled gardens (back road to Peebles)
23 locals recommend
Kailzie Gardens
The tea room is divine as are the walled gardens (back road to Peebles)
Look around the oldest inhabited house in Scotland! Don't get lost in their yew maze...
50 locals recommend
Traquair House
Look around the oldest inhabited house in Scotland! Don't get lost in their yew maze...
Stunning house which offers bookable tours. Great adventure playground for the kids and a loop walk around two lakes (Selkirk).
16 locals recommend
Bowhill House
Stunning house which offers bookable tours. Great adventure playground for the kids and a loop walk around two lakes (Selkirk).
Go and explore the quirky shops and whisky emporiums in nearby Edinburgh.
53 locals recommend
The Royal Mile Jewellery
Go and explore the quirky shops and whisky emporiums in nearby Edinburgh.
Visit Holyrood and Edinburgh Castle at either end of the Royal Mile (Edinburgh).
462 locals recommend
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateVisit Holyrood and Edinburgh Castle at either end of the Royal Mile (Edinburgh).
House and Grounds and a walk along the river (Melrose).
54 locals recommend
Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott
House and Grounds and a walk along the river (Melrose).
Large stately home to visit and plentiful gardens and grounds to explore.(Gordon).
7 locals recommend
Mellerstain House & Gardens
Large stately home to visit and plentiful gardens and grounds to explore.(Gordon).
In the heart of Innerleithen lies this gem of printing history. Robert Smail’s Printing Works is an operational letterpress printers and an important part of Scotland’s industrial heritage. National Trust members go free.
10 locals recommend
Robert Smail's Printing Works
High StreetIn the heart of Innerleithen lies this gem of printing history. Robert Smail’s Printing Works is an operational letterpress printers and an important part of Scotland’s industrial heritage. National Trust members go free.
St Ronan’s Wells Historic Spa site, garden and a well with literary connections to Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg.
The beautiful gardens are open all year round.
Garden volunteers are usually on site on Thursdays and plants are available to purchase.
Picnic tables and chairs are located beside the pavilion area.
10 locals recommend
St Ronan's Wells
Wells BraeSt Ronan’s Wells Historic Spa site, garden and a well with literary connections to Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg.
The beautiful gardens are open all year round.
Garden volunteers are usually on site on Thursdays and plants are available to purchase.
Picnic tables and chairs are located beside the pavilion area.
Activities
My children love their pony walks and they also do hacks for the more experienced (Back road to Peebles).
Kailzie Equestrian Centre
My children love their pony walks and they also do hacks for the more experienced (Back road to Peebles).
Ryze Edinburgh - Xtreme Air Sports
23 Mayfield Industrial EstateGreat for a rainy day activity
Go Ape from 4+, adventure playground, cafe and shopping - take a look around the Palace too!
70 locals recommend
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateGo Ape from 4+, adventure playground, cafe and shopping - take a look around the Palace too!
Go for a walk with one of these beauties on a lead - great way to see the local hillside. You can walk here over Caerlee Hill from Squirrels' Drey (Innerleithen).
7 locals recommend
Velvet Hall Alpacas
Go for a walk with one of these beauties on a lead - great way to see the local hillside. You can walk here over Caerlee Hill from Squirrels' Drey (Innerleithen).
Great day out in the treeptops - check age/height restrictions before you go!
27 locals recommend
Go Ape Glentress, Peebles (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Great day out in the treeptops - check age/height restrictions before you go!
Really interesting day out for the kids, complete with Planetarium (Edinburgh).
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadReally interesting day out for the kids, complete with Planetarium (Edinburgh).
Food scene
Just across the road from Squirrels' Drey - great pub and restaurant - with a sizeable beer garden.
14 locals recommend
Traquair Arms Hotel
Traquair RoadJust across the road from Squirrels' Drey - great pub and restaurant - with a sizeable beer garden.
Cosy Italian restaurant on the bridge in Peebles - they do take away pizza too.
8 locals recommend
Franco’s
Cosy Italian restaurant on the bridge in Peebles - they do take away pizza too.
Lovely Indian food along the High Street - small selection of tables inside, or take away.
14 locals recommend
Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
68 High StLovely Indian food along the High Street - small selection of tables inside, or take away.
Golf
Innerleithen Golf Club
A local 9 hole course in beautiful scenery
Peebles Golf Club
45 Kirkland St18 holes in nearby Peebles