Borders Explorer 2026

Dumfries and Galloway is a lesser-known gem and perhaps the easiest destination to reach in Scotland. This area is captivatingly beautiful, featuring an undulating coastline with rocky shorelines and sandy beaches. Inland, you will find vast expanses of forest and green spaces. Tours typically depart on Mondays.Experience the contrast of art and nature within the walls of Drumlanrig Castle, which houses an impressive collection of silverware, furniture, and art. Explore the expansive grounds of the estate, where carefully manicured flowerbeds transition into natural landscapes filled with wildflowers and woodlands. From these magnificent and well-maintained country houses and gardens, take the opportunity to discover the wild beauty of the ever-changing tidal Solway Firth with a guided tour. Admire the landscapes and skies reflected on the estuary's surface and enjoy the tranquillity that attracts an abundance of native wildlife.

Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna ****

An Historic Marriage House, the 3-star Gretna Hall is a fourth-generation family business. Originally built in 1710 as a private manor house, it is set in 10 acres of beautiful gardens. It is just a short walk to the famous Blacksmith's Shop. It has a restaurant and bar, garden area, TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. The hotel does not have a lift.

PRICE INCLUDES

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Admission to Drumlanrig Castle

Admission to Devils Porridge Museum

A taste testing tour at Annandale Distillery

A guided tour of the Scottish Solway Firth Area

Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna ****

An Historic Marriage House, the 3-star Gretna Hall is a fourth-generation family business. Originally built in 1710 as a private manor house, it is set in 10 acres of beautiful gardens. It is just a short walk to the famous Blacksmith's Shop. It has a restaurant and bar, garden area, TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. The hotel does not have a lift.