Colourful landscapes, glowing skies and taste sensations from the kitchen. A visit to the Scottish Borders in the calm of the autumn and winter months offers the perfect chance for escapism. Pack your boots, your woolies and your camera and embrace mother nature’s finest spectacles in the Borders this season. Here are a few ideas of places to visit, just a short drive from the hotel.   St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve, Eyemouth – 60 minutes from Ednam House…

We all know that Scotland is synonymous with golf. It’s blessed with more golf courses per head than any other country. Then there’s the fishing. Scotland’s famous the world over for its salmon and trout fishing as well as the plentiful coarse fishing in Scottish rivers. Onto cycling – with over 2,000 miles of dedicated cycle routes to explore, many traffic-free, it’s a dream for the two-wheelers. In fact, there are few better places for a short break for outdoorsy…

No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it. And nowhere is this more evident than at Ednam House. Located bang in the middle of Kelso, dubbed Scotland’s ‘most beautiful town’ by Sir Walter Scott, Ednam House Hotel is a characterful country house-style hotel with 33 bedrooms, a highly acclaimed AA rosette restaurant and a thriving conference and banqueting business – plenty to keep newly appointed General Manager Tomasz Swiderski and his team busy. With…

Planning a get-together? Maybe you’ve been tasked with booking somewhere suitable to celebrate a friend’s significant birthday, forthcoming nuptials or simply a long overdue catch-up with old pals you’ve not seen for far too long. It can be a daunting task choosing a venue that fulfils everyone’s criteria. Somewhere you don’t have to worry about catering or drawing straws for who gets the ‘duff’ bedroom or worse still, deploying a rota to cover the cooking and washing up. We’re well…

It was a good day for the Ednam House kitchen brigade when Ally Bell joined as Sous Chef in January 2017. Already a proven chef operating at a senior level, he brought to the team not only his cooking skills but also a flair for coaching and developing others. Five years on, and Ally has just been promoted to Head Chef and he’s still just as passionate about seeing others progress as he is about cooking. Talk to Ally for…

As British Food Fortnight returns for its 21st year we’re proud to support this national celebration of the food and drink that makes Britain great. For Sous Chef, Emma Paxton championing local suppliers and showcasing the very best flavours of Scotland and the Borders comes as second nature. And with so many top-class local specialities from premium grass-fed beef and lamb to award-winning cheeses, the many diverse species of native pears, apples, and plums and of course the freshest salmon…

If you’re holidaying with your four-legged friend(s) you’ll find no shortage of beautiful walks to enjoy together. But sometimes a dog walk need only be a potter rather than a full-on hike! For the days when your pooch needs only a mooch, here’s a selection of dog-friendly attractions (where dogs are welcome on a lead in the grounds) within a short drive of Kelso. Many have on-site cafes or tea rooms where you can refuel, or alternatively just ask us…

From rolling hills and open moorland to rugged coastlines and star-studded skies, Scotland’s Border country has long been capturing the hearts of those who visit.  Add to this some of the world’s best salmon fishing, golf courses, hiking and cycle trails and it’s clear to see why so many succumb to the charms of the Scottish Borders. Kelso, Scotland’s ‘most beautiful’ town is no exception. With picturesque landscapes that belie a colourful past, pretty cobbled streets with traditional markets and…

Valentine’s Day feels a little different for all of us this year, so we’ve compiled some of our favourite gift ideas for that romantic gift – we would be (really) happy to receive. There are so many ways to celebrate love in the Scottish Borders and you don’t need to break the bank if you decide to treat yourselves to a romantic weekend getaway. You are sure to find something your favourite person will just love. A romantic getaway to…

Think of the Scottish Borders and think bikers’ country. Miles and miles of tracks and trails, fabulous forests, lochs and heather-clad hills make the Borders a kind of bikers’ mecca. With an abundance of dedicated way-marked cycle routes stretching from Biggar to Berwick-upon-Tweed there’s plenty to draw two-wheel enthusiasts to the Borders. And then there are the pretty market towns, the magnificent wildlife and the warm Scottish welcome (if not the warm Scottish weather). Oh, and did we mention the…