Where are we?
We are ideally located just off the A7 between Edinburgh (20 miles) and Galashiels (10 miles). The Edinburgh City By-Pass, Melrose and Galashiels can be reached in under 30 minutes. A train from Gorebridge (10 minutes away) takes only 28 minutes into Edinburgh Waverley.
Golf
There are numerous golf courses within 45 minutes of Crookston, including
Muirfield www.muirfield.org.uk
Gullane www.gullanegolfclub.co.uk
Archerfield www.archerfieldgolfclub.com
Luffness www.luffnessnew.com
Kilspindie www.kilspindiegolfclub.co.uk
North Berwick www.northberwickgolfclub.com
Roxburghe, near Kelso www.roxburghe-golf.com
Beaches
There are a wealth of beaches along the East Lothian coast which can be reached within 45 minutes. For more information, www.visiteastlothian.org/explore/coast/beaches
Walking
There are a huge number of walks in the Scottish Borders and Lothians, many of which we have explored as a family, so we should be able to help you plan any trip. The link below should also be of assistance:
www.walkhighlands.co.uk/borders www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lothian
There are also some fantastic walks to be enjoyed on Crookston Estate and we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
Cycling
The Borders has some exceptional cycling. It is a Mecca for mountain biking, with both Innerleithen (30 minutes) and Glentress (40 minutes) being recognised centres of excellence. The rolling landscape and network of minor roads throughout the surrounding countryside are also a tough test for road cyclists. The following website provides some useful information - www.cyclescottishborders.com
We can offer secure lockable facilities for your bike and excellent drying facilities.
Fishing
We are well located for fishing the Middle and Upper Tweed. Should you have a wet day on the river, we have excellent drying facilities and space to store your fishing kit. For more information on what fishing is available please refer to the FishTweed website www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Tweed
Simulated Clay Shooting - Corsehope Flyers
Situated within a ten minute drive of Crookston is Corsehope Farm where there is an exceptional simulated game clay shoot. If you are interested in arranging a day for a team of guns contact Matthew Walgate on 07713 400660.
Local Towns to Visit
The Scottish Borders has so much to offer our visitors. The following websites gives a good flavour but we here to help you plan your itinerary and make personal recommendations.
www.scotlandinfo.eu/scottish-borders
www.visitscotland.com
Historic Houses
There are a huge amount of historic houses that can be visited from Crookston. Here is a link to help you plan your visit www.historichouses.org
Edinburgh - Scotland's Beautiful Capital City
The historic and beautiful city of Edinburgh is easily accessible by either car or train and has a wealth of things to see and do. It's impossible to list them all here so below are some links to useful websites:
www.timeout.com/edinburgh
www.edinburgh.org
www.introducingedinburgh.com
Local Festivals and Events
There are many annual festivals in the locality including the Borders Book Festival in Melrose in June and the Common Ridings, historic gatherings dating back to the 13th and 14th century which run from June until August in a variety of towns throughout the Scottish Borders. Rugby 7’s was born in the Borders and the Melrose 7s, the oldest rugby sevens competition in the world, takes place in April every year.
www.returntotheridings.co.uk
www.bordersbookfestival.org
www.melrose7s.co.uk
Planning your itinerary
When you are with us, we would be delighted to help you plan your itinerary