Berwickshire is a famously unspoilt landscape packed with historically interesting places, many of them with connections to Wedderburn. Within 21 miles of the castle you will find all of the suggested attractions and activities listed here:

Go to the beach.

Coldingham beach (NT917665) is an idyllic sandy, sheltered bay with good public facilities. Excellent for families. While you are there, perhaps take a look at Coldingham Priory (NT904660) and for the more energetic the coastal path will take you North to St. Abb's Head (NT912691) a perfect natural viewpoint from which you can see the Bass Rock and all the way to Fife. 15 miles from Wedderburn.

Horse riding.

Kimmerston Riding Centre is a fantastic place to experience exhilarating hill rides in the foothills of the Cheviots, long beach rides on Holy Island sands, rural hacks or riding lessons with BHS qualified instructors. During the autumn, take part in Trail Riding with many of the Border Hunts. 19 miles from Wedderburn, signposted from Ford and Milfield villages Tel. 01668 216283 (NT956356)

For beginners we recommend the Nenthorne Equestrian Centre, around 25 minutes drive from Wedderburn.

Golf.

The Scottish borders provide a great variety of courses from the famous old links courses along the east coast to the new championship course at the Roxburgh. We are lucky to be only 3 miles from the excellent 18 hole Duns Golf Club (Tel. 01361 882 194), and if you are a keen golfer look up the Freedom of the Fairways Golf Passport that gives discounted access to 21 courses in the area.

To get back into the swing of things try the Putton Mill Golf Driving Range (Tel. 01361 884433) just a few hundred yards outside the West Gate at Wedderburn Castle. Clubs are available to hire, open all year. There is also a fitness centre open to non-members and Hurley Burley, a popular supervised play area for young children and general meeting place for parents.

Off-road driving.

We are fortunate to be just a few miles from the Ronnie Dale off-road driving school. Forget the school run and learn how to take a proper Land Rover into the wilds. www.ronniedale4x4.co.uk NT760643 (Tel. 01361 840 244)

Cycling.

There are four way-marked cycle routes centred on Duns and four more around Eyemouth. Route maps are available from the castle office and in every cottage. The Borders region is large at 1831 square miles with just 111,000 inhabitants, making it the fourth least populated area on the mainland. Traffic levels are low but rising and all cycle routes in the eastern borders are road-based.

Hot air ballooning.

The most serene mode of sightseeing known to man, if all goes to plan. Adventures Aloft will arrange balloon flights from the castle grounds, or from other launch sites, depending on conditions. Balloon flights are totally dependent on fair, calm weather, so cancellations are a possibility, but worth the risk for that perfect flight. Tel. 01835 200 025

Fishing.

Wedderburn is just a few miles from the Tweed, Britain's most famous salmon river. A permit to fish in season can be yours for as little as £6, or it is possible to spend thousands if you wish. Don't forget lesser-known but equally glorious tributaries like the Whiteadder, both for salmon and trout. Visit www.fishtweed.co.uk for availability. For trout fishing, try Coldingham Loch from March to November, also from £6.