St Boswells is a small historic village in the Borders region of Scotland situated 3 miles south-east of Melrose and 7 miles north-west of Jedburgh. The village was originally known as Lessudden but renamed in dedication to an abbot from Melrose Abbey c1500. St. Boswells is said to have the largest village green in Scotland, which has been the venue for an annual village fair each July since 1743. St Bowells is surrounded by beautiful country scenery ideal for walking, cycling, sight-seeing and fishing in the Rover Tweed. The village is a popular tourist destination and has various shops, a hotel, self-catering accommodation and a selection of places to eat. Attractions include Mertoun House which has 26 acres of gardens which have existed for over 350 years with an ancient doocot, trees, shrubs and bulbs. The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey sit on the banks of the River Tweed half a mile across from the village. The Border Abbey Tours are organised driving tours designed to visit the many Abbeys in the area including the Smailholm Tower sitting on a rocky outcrop, the remains of Jedburgh Abbey, Kelso Abbey and many more. Kelso lies to the west of St Boswells and is the location of the famous Kelso Race-course and Floors Castle it also has a swimming pool and an ice rink
Golf Club
Inn
Performing Arts
Scottish Borders Community Orchestra
School
Shops
The Village Shop
Lothian & Borders Co-operative Society
Hillside Shop
Eildon Organics Ltd
Arkwrights
Taylor Agenices
Places to Stay near St Boswells
The Buccleuch Arms Hotel (0.24 miles)
Lessudden House (0.43 miles)
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel (0.63 miles)
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is situated in the breathtaking Scottish Borders countryside, on the banks of the River Tweed and adjacent to the historic ruins of Dryburgh Abbey. Our 38 bedrooms all have en-suite facilities and ... More | visit website
Station Hotel (3.39 miles)
Burts Hotel (3.40 miles)
At Burt’s Hotel, Melrose experience the warmth of hospitality in true Scottish style. The 18th century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose’s picturesque market square, has been owned and ... More
George And Abbotsford Hotel (3.42 miles)
Fauhope House (4.00 miles)
The house has been renovated with great ... More
Waverley Castle Hotel (4.29 miles)
At the heart of the Scottish Borders, nestling between the River Tweed and the green Eildon Hills, is the town of Melrose. It lies in the heart of Sir Walter Scot country and offers the ... More | visit websiteSt Cuthberts Barn (4.49 miles)
Ancrum Craig (4.62 miles)
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