Blythbank Guidebook
City/town information
We are located in Duns, a town of about 2600 inhabitants, although we are quite close to the town centre we are quite tucked away, surrounded by gardens. All the basic needs can be met by our local shops, a few larger towns are about half an hour's drive away and also connected by a bus service. There are walks from our doorstep, and we have a nature reserve on the edge of town with walks of varying length, although some paths are not accessible at the moment because of last winter's storms. There are more walks a short drive away. We have a couple of places serving food in town, and there are more pubs in villages a short drive away:
The best place to eat in Duns is the Jim Clark Bistro at the moment, I believe. The White Swan does standard pub food, which I hear is okay. Alas the best pub in town is currently being renovated. Slightly further afield there is the Allanton Inn in Allanton which I hear does good food. We would recommend booking both the Bistro and the Allanton Inn.
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Duns
We are located in Duns, a town of about 2600 inhabitants, although we are quite close to the town centre we are quite tucked away, surrounded by gardens. All the basic needs can be met by our local shops, a few larger towns are about half an hour's drive away and also connected by a bus service. There are walks from our doorstep, and we have a nature reserve on the edge of town with walks of varying length, although some paths are not accessible at the moment because of last winter's storms. There are more walks a short drive away. We have a couple of places serving food in town, and there are more pubs in villages a short drive away:
The best place to eat in Duns is the Jim Clark Bistro at the moment, I believe. The White Swan does standard pub food, which I hear is okay. Alas the best pub in town is currently being renovated. Slightly further afield there is the Allanton Inn in Allanton which I hear does good food. We would recommend booking both the Bistro and the Allanton Inn.
Nice little market town with independent shops. Don't forget to visit the Abbey. Julian's Veg is great for stocking up!
Kelso
Nice little market town with independent shops. Don't forget to visit the Abbey. Julian's Veg is great for stocking up!
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Abbey StreetFabulous ruined Abbey in the pretty town of melrose.
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Abbey Bridge EndAnother one of the famous Borders Abbeys
Sightseeing
Edin's Hall Broch
Walk to see the remains of an ancient dwelling.
St Abb's Head Nature Reserve
Lovely clifftop walk to St Abbs Head
Perfect beach with sand, rock pools, a cafe and toilets. You can do some of the coastal path going north or south from here.
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Coldingham Bay
Perfect beach with sand, rock pools, a cafe and toilets. You can do some of the coastal path going north or south from here.
Walks of varying lengths through woodland and around a couple of lochs, make sure to take some food for the resident ducks and swans.
Duns Castle Nature Reserve
Walks of varying lengths through woodland and around a couple of lochs, make sure to take some food for the resident ducks and swans.
Fabrics, haberdashery and handmade zero waste gifts. Mainly an online shop but usually open on Fridays, otherwise please make an appointment. Sells mainly medium weight craft cottons but also canvas, jersey, denim and other sundries
Blythe & Bonnie Stitches
Station RoadFabrics, haberdashery and handmade zero waste gifts. Mainly an online shop but usually open on Fridays, otherwise please make an appointment. Sells mainly medium weight craft cottons but also canvas, jersey, denim and other sundries
Union Bridge
Newly restored chain bridge over the river Tweed
Chain Bridge Honey Farm
Learn all about the bees. Fabulous double decker bus cafe.
Bavs Charity Shop - Duns
The best shop in town!
Borders Pet Rescue charity shop
The second best shop in town!
Dryburgh Abbey
DryburghRuined Abbey in romantic setting.
Norham Castle
Castle StreetFree access. Great place to take a picnic.
Stands on the north bank of the river Tweed, opposite Norham Castle. Stone roof and interesting history.
Kirk O'Steil
Stands on the north bank of the river Tweed, opposite Norham Castle. Stone roof and interesting history.
Food scene
Jim Clark Cafe Bistro
17 Market SquareLocal cafe in Duns doing evening meals at weekends
Maxwell's
5 Market SquareNice little cafe on the Market Square
Black Bull Hotel Duns
15 Black Bull StBest place for real ale in town, currently closed but will reopen late 2023
Reivers Fish Bar
17 Black Bull StreetGood Fish & Chips
Maxwell's
Great little cafe on the Square, gluten free options usually available.