Gentle, rolling farmland and sober, quiet coves, fishing villages and the River Tweed give the Scottish Borders a far-flung feel, despite the fact that most towns in the region are within caber-tossing distance of England. Such proximity has resulted in the Borders' turbulent past, with ruins, historic buildings, abbeys and museums paying homage to the region's tug-of-war history.
Peebles is a popular destination and is great for indulging in outdoor sports. The beautiful Borders are also home to a sprinkling of noteworthy gardens and stately homes, including that of Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford. For romantic scenery on a Scottish holiday head to Scott's View, which overlooks the River Tweed and Eildon Hills and was recently voted one of the region's most beautiful spots.