Guidebook for Swinton
Food Scene
Just a 100m walk along Main Street from the house is the Wheatsheaf. For a quiet drink in pleasant surroundings either in the Bar or the beer garden on sunny days. There is also the option of Bar meals and the Restaurant - see entry for Wheatsheaf Hotel and Restaurant for more info.
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The Wheatsheaf Hotel and Restaurant
Main StreetJust a 100m walk along Main Street from the house is the Wheatsheaf. For a quiet drink in pleasant surroundings either in the Bar or the beer garden on sunny days. There is also the option of Bar meals and the Restaurant - see entry for Wheatsheaf Hotel and Restaurant for more info.
Hugo's Cafe Winebar
17 Market SquareWorld chocolate master Ruth Hinks runs this delicious cafe and chocolate shop.
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Cocoa Black Chocolate Boutique
1-2 Cuddy BridgeWorld chocolate master Ruth Hinks runs this delicious cafe and chocolate shop.
On a cool day refuel indoors with a hot drink and a bowl of soup followed by some delicious home baking. Or, on a sunny day enjoy a refreshing cool drink with an ice cream on the picnic benches outside while looking over the river.
Heatherslaw Tearoom
On a cool day refuel indoors with a hot drink and a bowl of soup followed by some delicious home baking. Or, on a sunny day enjoy a refreshing cool drink with an ice cream on the picnic benches outside while looking over the river.
FREE entry - Pop into the visitor centre to see the insides of a working beehive, displays about honey production and taste samples of locally produced honey. Before you leave why not pay a visit the unusual double-decker bus cafe onsite. As you leave turn right out of the carpark and follow the road a short distance to see (and cross if you dare!) the Union Chain Bridge - the oldest suspension bridge still open to traffic. https://www.chainbridgehoney.com
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Chain Bridge Honey Farm
FREE entry - Pop into the visitor centre to see the insides of a working beehive, displays about honey production and taste samples of locally produced honey. Before you leave why not pay a visit the unusual double-decker bus cafe onsite. As you leave turn right out of the carpark and follow the road a short distance to see (and cross if you dare!) the Union Chain Bridge - the oldest suspension bridge still open to traffic. https://www.chainbridgehoney.com
Drinks & Nightlife
A traditional tearoom on part of the Ford and Etal estate. You can also visit the nearby Etal castle or take a trip on the Heatherslaw light railway through to Heatherslaw with its traditional corn mill.
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The Lavender Tearooms
A traditional tearoom on part of the Ford and Etal estate. You can also visit the nearby Etal castle or take a trip on the Heatherslaw light railway through to Heatherslaw with its traditional corn mill.
Sightseeing
The final resting place for the heart of Robert the Bruce. If you visit the Abbey on a sunny day, be sure to get an ice cream from the shop on the corner opposite the entrance.
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Abatia Melrose
Abbey StreetThe final resting place for the heart of Robert the Bruce. If you visit the Abbey on a sunny day, be sure to get an ice cream from the shop on the corner opposite the entrance.
Union Bridge
Opened in 1820, this is the oldest suspension bridge to still carry traffic.
Visit the site of The Battle of Flodden which happened on the 9th of September 1513. This was a national tragedy that led to the death of many Scottish and English soldiers, 100 noblemen and the Scottish King, James IV.
Flodden
Visit the site of The Battle of Flodden which happened on the 9th of September 1513. This was a national tragedy that led to the death of many Scottish and English soldiers, 100 noblemen and the Scottish King, James IV.
Parks & Nature
Leet Haugh
Leet StreetA number of signposted walks around the leet water that feeds into the River Tweed.
Duns Castle
A number of clearly signposted walks around the estate grounds.
A quiet walk along the riverbank with benches to sit at along the way. Take some bread to feed the ducks by the carpark, but be careful around the swans further down to the left.
The Cobby
A quiet walk along the riverbank with benches to sit at along the way. Take some bread to feed the ducks by the carpark, but be careful around the swans further down to the left.
Take a walk along to the lighthouse and see how many different species of bird you can see - If you're lucky you might even spot some dolphins! This area of the coast is also a Marine reserve with unusually clear waters for spectacular diving.
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St Abb's Head Nature Reserve
Take a walk along to the lighthouse and see how many different species of bird you can see - If you're lucky you might even spot some dolphins! This area of the coast is also a Marine reserve with unusually clear waters for spectacular diving.
Entertainment & Activities
Get a slightly different view of the beautiful Glentress forest from this aerial adventure course.
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Go Ape Glentress, Peebles (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Get a slightly different view of the beautiful Glentress forest from this aerial adventure course.
Whether you'd rather ride along the beach or through the forest Saint Foin can take you on an adventure.
St Foin Riding Stables
Whether you'd rather ride along the beach or through the forest Saint Foin can take you on an adventure.
Local family-run cinema - visit their website http://pavilioncinema.co.uk to find out which films are currently showing and book tickets.
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The Pavilion Cinema
Market StreetLocal family-run cinema - visit their website http://pavilioncinema.co.uk to find out which films are currently showing and book tickets.
More of a theatre with live shows and musical performances etc than a cinema, although they do show films too. Check out their website to find out what's on https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/
The Maltings Centre
16 Eastern LaneMore of a theatre with live shows and musical performances etc than a cinema, although they do show films too. Check out their website to find out what's on https://www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/
Border Ice Rink
Golf Course RoadPublic skating session on a Sunday afternoon.
Check the timetable for public sessions on their website https://www.dunsswimmingpool.co.uk/timetables
Duns Swimming Pool
Check the timetable for public sessions on their website https://www.dunsswimmingpool.co.uk/timetables
If you fancy something a bit different, why not take an alpaca for walk? You're sure to make a new friend, but be sure to take good footwear.
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Velvet Hall Alpacas
If you fancy something a bit different, why not take an alpaca for walk? You're sure to make a new friend, but be sure to take good footwear.
Shopping
ALDI
North RoadThere is an ATM just inside the front door of this shop.
Lidl
31 Shedden Park RdMorrisons tends to be the cheapest place to fill up with petrol nearby. An ATM is available outside this shop.
ATM (Morrison Berwick U Tweed)
North RoadMorrisons tends to be the cheapest place to fill up with petrol nearby. An ATM is available outside this shop.
Co-op Food - Duns
Newtown StreetCo-op Food
34 High StAn ATM is available just outside this shop.
Sainsbury's
Market Place
Market PlaceMonthly Farmers' and craft markets on the last Friday of the month 9 am - 3 pm.
A celebration of produce from throughout the Scottish Borders all under one roof and located next to the Scottish Borders brewery! Visit their website to find out more http://www.bornintheborders.com/
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Born in the Borders
A celebration of produce from throughout the Scottish Borders all under one roof and located next to the Scottish Borders brewery! Visit their website to find out more http://www.bornintheborders.com/
One of the largest second-hand bookshops in Britain, but it's so much more than just that. It's full of charm and character with extras like the open fires and a model railway! https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/index.php
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Barter Books
One of the largest second-hand bookshops in Britain, but it's so much more than just that. It's full of charm and character with extras like the open fires and a model railway! https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/index.php
Essentials
Mace Street Store
22A Castle StThe nearest place to buy petrol, however Morrisons in Berwick tends to be cheaper.
J Aitchison (New & Used Cars)
The nearest place to buy petrol, however Morrisons in Berwick tends to be cheaper.
Emergency Department
Police Scotland
10 Newtown StRomanes Pharmacy
1-3 Market SquareDuns Medical Group
Station Road