A dog walk and cafe at the home of Walter Scott, Scotland
This is a fabulous estate to walk in with your dog. The river is perfect for dog swimming and the well-signed trails through woodland are pure delight.
This is a fabulous estate to walk in with your dog. The river is perfect for dog swimming and the well-signed trails through woodland are pure delight.
In this quiet and remote ruined abbey you'll find the grave of both Sir Walter Scott and also Field Marshal Haig (of remembrance poppy fame).
A very out of the way riverside picnic spot with access to the river for hot dogs. There's nothing going on in the village, although it was home to the 18th century poet William Knox.
A quiet picnic spot by the River Tweed and with a very good off-lead dog walk from the back of the car park. It's a forest walk with no sheep.
Dogs will really enjoy this woodland spot with a babbling brook at the start for happy splashing. It's quiet and free of sheep.
A chance to experience a short dog walk on the Southern Upland Way. On the way to the car park you'll pass through a residential estate and every instinct will be telling you it's the wrong way.
A dog-friendly hotel with rooms halfway between Hawick and Jedburgh. Ideally placed for a stopover in the Borders and with a really good dog walk from the door.
Terrific car park with a view of the castle, swimming for hot dogs, and an easy walk into the town. Ideal for a stop on your journey and a lovely place to visit.
An informal river path on the banks of the River Tweed. Lots of dog swimming opportunities and a lovely place to visit.
If you're driving on the A68 this is a good place for a big dog walk, although there aren't any facilities so you'll need to come prepared with picnics.
A choice of dog walks in the forest and a quiet low key space.
A remote forest in the Borders where you can really experience the fabulous solitude of these massive forests. Dogs can sniff to their hearts' content and ours ran in big circles of canine happiness!