Travel Guides
To get to the Scottish Borders, there are a few options:
Driving directions:
- From Edinburgh: Take the A68 south towards Jedburgh and continue on until you reach the Scottish Borders.
- From Newcastle: Take the A696 north and then the A68 towards Jedburgh, continuing on until you reach the Scottish Borders.
- From Glasgow: Take the M8 towards Edinburgh and then take the A720 towards the A68 southbound. Continue on until you reach the Scottish Borders.
Rail directions:
- From Edinburgh: Take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels or Tweedbank, two towns in the Scottish Borders.
- From Newcastle: Take a train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed and then transfer to a train heading towards Galashiels or Tweedbank.
- From Glasgow: Take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Tweedbank or Galashiels.
Regardless of which method of transportation you choose, we recommend stopping by some of the quaint towns and villages in the Scottish Borders such as Melrose, Kelso, and Selkirk.
The closest airport to the Scottish Borders is Edinburgh Airport, located approximately 42 miles north of the town. To get to the Scottish Borders from Edinburgh Airport, you can take the A720 and A68 roads southbound. Alternatively, you can take the public transport options such as buses or trains. The distance may take around an hour by car depending on traffic conditions.