Blue Sky Cottages

04/02/2025

This fantastic event passes below our Edinburgh Royal Mile flat. Come to stay and get a bird’s eye view of this and many other spectacular processions and parades

The date is in the diary for the 2025 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches as Sunday 14th September, so if you're planning your Scottish holiday, be sure to fit this in to your itinerary! Head to Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile to enjoy entertainment, pipe bands and witness hundreds of horses ride up the cobbled streets as part of this unique historical re-enactment.

21/10/2024

If you’re visiting Kelso check out Kitty & Gus an independent clothing, gift and lifestyle boutique with lovely items. Now also collaborating with local knitwear producers to create a collection from the Scottish Borders

12/10/2024

Visit the Berwickshire Coast for some of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal scenery. Walks range from short strolls to longer, more challenging routes

21/09/2024

There’s always something exciting going on outside our Edinburgh flat. Come and stay! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/149Zev7BAp/?mibextid=UalRPS

22/07/2024

Filmed directly outside our Edinburgh flat. Just some of the street entertainment to be seen in the heart of this amazing city!

10/07/2024

If you’re visiting the Scottish Borders with little children it’s worth a visit to Paxton House. Adventure playground, walks the river, and wet weather back up plan!

06/07/2024

Shhh. Keep it quiet. Our Eyemouth property Old Linthill is in the thick of this and our Duns cottages are a short drive https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/edinburgh/secret-coastal-corner-scotland-best-beaches-east-west-summer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3blNj2e-g4PwXpQSj1nY981Jd5mdPDO5XZFRVwF0QMwhTi5qsGcQnRpLM_aem_KhRTBduFEmgJDRTAVwTq-g

Seaside charm without the crowds, empty beaches and pretty villages make Berwickshire the ideal weekend escape

08/05/2024

We’re very excited about the idea of trying this https://www.facebook.com/share/r/YG7XTwCa1bLVvBLa/?mibextid=UalRPS

08/05/2024

Books and food - the perfect combination. Wonder if they will also serve you a pint as a nod to Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus? https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/eating-out/im-a-book-lover-and-i-tried-the-new-author-themed-afternoon-tea-in-edinburgh-4617535?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1mwjjvLH4-vP_RV2tecgemwnFNTFl-3TzRTw39lRcNJ4KbBupXkiMuD4I_aem_ARulCEWW9ONH1lwyHOl0vC9pINUq2iDyRuF9DMPMq4wMry98U5E7Q0rDc2y6Rd8qZbva4tugWQGiF9HXhr9ejhQX

A perfect afternoon tea for book lovers

02/02/2024

Our Borders cottages are close to the River Tweed. Great for dog walks, birdwatching, sketching and running, even if you don’t fish… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72g92g7rp1o?fbclid=IwAR1_sD6TOZvxf1vEOAtImMx8drKlSt_1zUMcB7YxmSXDd08BOCdj2ZHYwQc_aem_ARulZf5JnC2KmseZOzHGJykdDJ2h6IuCS63ZXVDh7uWGYRwrpQXRAywAHouaBqs6Yq8

The two-day event celebrates the history of the River Tweed and efforts to safeguard its future.

28/01/2024

Selkirk is an easy and picturesque drive from our Scottish Borders cottages or as a day trip from Edinburgh

Newly hip Selkirk is flourishing as others falter, alive with independent businesses and feeling positive about the future

13/01/2024

We can’t wait to try this new place https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/edinburgh-pubs-new-hidden-cocktail-bar-to-open-in-edinburgh-where-customers-need-a-secret-passcode-to-enter-4474619?fbclid=IwAR30uXjFZNuvKWT7YtnAqMZ6hSwvxPSY9c-kWaNksZ497CptPLuTfvBBqKo_aem_AU_rG3zqtKCJj17Vai5-XtzI55iMIZCyd3msJheIrA8bltVbaMvnMYTvIflDnTyznTE

Exciting new Edinburgh speakeasy will see customers enter the venue via a bookcase

15/11/2023

For a pint surrounded by history…

Edinburgh proudly boasts some of Scotland’s oldest pubs – and all of them are steeped in history.

03/11/2023

Exciting to see the Scotch Malt Whisky Society has reopened this historic building

A whisky bar in Edinburgh on the ‘bucket-list’ of Scotch fans around the world has reopened with a 15ft-high bar boasting one of the world’s biggest collections of rare single malt Scotch whiskies – a staggering 2000 limited-edition bottles.

04/10/2023

There has been a lot of discussion about the new license scheme for self-catering properties in Scotland. We have applied to the relevant councils for our licenses and will continue to welcome guests in all of our properties!

12/09/2023

Staying in one of our Borders cottages? Take a trip to Berwick-upon-Tweed and eat your heart out https://www.highlifenorth.com/2023/08/19/your-ultimate-foodie-guide-to-berwick/?fbclid=IwAR2YHX8e-kQSlGFAfl0z0Ya35oEl8TkuBOne_YMwsZx_VjXVAr4VGrkmoCk_aem_Ae6xYlGC9khIttbyZG4Pvbq2NB73ilCH5ZrbDQFiuggYtn6uu4HmdNVom-sTPUY1gXxqeJrslpPfWU4oguTjpeJM

The most northerly town in England has serious gourmet game.

01/07/2023

If you are visiting Berwick-upon-Tweed check out https://www.facebook.com/Berwickindependents It’s a great way to discover the fab independent businesses around the town, which are often tucked away or on the charming little streets off the main thoroughfares

Share and comment to support independent businesses in Berwick. Message if you'd like to take part.

30/06/2023

Not far from our Scottish Borders cottages and fabulous places to visit

TWO county castles are set to reopen tomorrow for the first time in two years, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has confirmed.