Howford - Self Catering Scottish Borders

02/11/2024

Live Music in Ettrickbridge next weekend thanks to Ian Lowthian's Accordion Weekends! With a special 2 course dinner menu at the Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge if you would like to eat beforehand...

28/10/2024

Looking for ideas on planning your stay? Scotland Starts Here has a dedicated Selkirk and the Valleys page to give you a good start. South of Scotland Destination Alliance

https://scotlandstartshere.com/destinations/selkirk-and-the-valleys/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGMoxBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbYJSk_60vmOF2fk3NyRk3SAU_RbDZ97uYzBn9-ooSkp8n2vIKClUtuYUQ_aem_9J8kI-y_IR4yHfw0b7_jVg

Discover the delights of Selkirk and the Valleys in this introduction to the town and surrounding area - all you need to start planning your holiday now!

28/10/2024

Very nice reviews this month for Riverside Cabin on Sawday's Thank you very much!

18/10/2024

Pizza 🍕 at the pub tonight!

Book a table and come and enjoy a delicious dining experience with us here at the Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge

18/10/2024

Looking delicious at our local Thai restaurant in Selkirk!

09/10/2024

Scenic golf...great food... The local golf course at New Woll Estate has lots to offer. Just a 16 mins drive in nearby Ashkirk.

26/09/2024

On our list of one of the "must do's" when staying with us.. beautiful woven cloth at Andrew Elliott Ltd in Selkirk.

18/09/2024

Recent guests really enjoyed this walk at nearby Bowhill.

11/09/2024

A quick reminder of what's on at the Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge, this month!

A few September dates for your diary 😊

With Autumn definitely round the corner we'll be finishing the regular Pizza Friday and Saturdays on Saturday 21st September - but don't worry we'll be running special Pizza nights once a month through Winter so you'll still be able to get your fix 🍕🍕🍕

And the Turnbull Trophy darts will be back - 1st round of games at the end of the month with practice nights every Friday 🎯🎯🎯

11/09/2024

5 course tasting menu, this September at The Gordon Arms.

29/08/2024

Melrose Music Festival is back again this year, 7-15th September.

21/08/2024

Congratulations to a great local restaurant, The Gordon Arms for their listing in The Good Food Guide Top 100 Best Local Restaurants 2024!
We recommend booking ahead if you would like to get a chance to enjoy their tasting menu...

09/08/2024

Interiors and lifestyle Pop-up shop at Bowhill this summer...

06/08/2024

Beyond Borders Scotland is hosting it's annual festival at Traquair House on 24-25th August. To book tickets or view the programme lineup of thought provoking speakers, see link below.

Beyond Borders is "a Scottish based non-governmental organisation dedicated to facilitating cultural exchange and international dialogue between nations. Beyond Borders aims to create a vibrant international platform within Scotland, at times drawing on Scotland’s unique cultural and political heritage, to break down borders between peoples, and help facilitate wider international cultural exchange, dialogue and reconciliation."
https://bbintfest.com/

Beyond Borders Scotland is a not-for profit organisation, dedicated to facilitating dialogue and international cultural exchange.

30/07/2024

Special Offer for hires tomorrow at St Mary's Loch.

24/07/2024

Guided Evening Walk in Ettrick this Friday, 6pm

This Friday leaving from the car park outside Beehive cafe.

17/07/2024

Bowhill House & Grounds is our local go-too for walks and entertaining children outdoors. This summer they also have the lovely Restoration Yard pop-up store in the Victorian kitchen, just off the courtyard...

If you have visited recently, you may have noticed a few changes on entrance drive, these continue, but we are excited to share a bit more information with you!
The biggest change is that there are now three ways to enjoy Bowhill:

1. Bowhill Grounds and the Adventure Playground – Enjoy the much-loved adventure playground at Bowhill and the historically designed landscape from the House car park. Entrance includes the popular Loch’s Walk, Bell O’ the Woods, and the new Dandie Dinmont inspired walk - Old Pepper’s Trail. Through the summer months, visitors can also sign up for ranger-led activities and enjoy the courtyard attractions, including the Old Kitchen Café, Victorian Kitchen (currently pop-up shop), Exhibition*, and Courtyard Gallery*. Season Pass holders can now also park in the car parks and enjoy the walks ALL YEAR ROUND**
Entry per person applies.
*dates vary. ** please note no other facilities will be available

2. Wider Borders Estate - Enjoy the less formal surroundings of the Borders Estate, where Bowhill House is located, from the new General’s Bridge Car Park on the way into Bowhill. Walks include the Lady’s Walk and Duchess’ Drive.
£3 Car park charge applies.

3. Bowhill House and Grounds – following this year’s closure for essential maintenance, the House will be open on selected dates throughout 2025 and onwards and will include a guided tour of the main rooms of Bowhill with a knowledgeable guide, and access to the private gardens on the terrace of Bowhill and the wider Grounds. Private tours are also bookable throughout the year (from 2025). Entry per person applies

Another big change is that the season pass has become an annual pass. Although the opening times of the adventure playground, horsebox and courtyard attractions will remain the same, the walks around Bowhill will be accessible all year round for pass holders, letting you enjoy the beautiful scenes in Autumn, Winter and Spring!

17/11/2023

Timmy Mallett's tour of the Borders!