Disabled Access

The Borders Disability Forum provides a good list of attractions to visit in the Borders with access for wheelchair users: www.bordersdisabilityforum.org.uk Tel: 01896 668578 e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fishing - Tweed Wheelyboats - specially adapted boats that allow disabled and elderly people to fish for Salmon and Sea-Trout on the River Tweed. Contact Bill Quarry on 07774 861474

Recommendations from some of our disabled guests:

Dawyk Botanical Gardens, Stobo, Near Peebles - "Excellent access including cafe"

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Near Jedburgh - "Excellent access including cafe"

Lochcarron Woolen Mill, Selkirk - "Excellent access including cafe"

Baxters Foods, Selkirk - "Excellent access, shop a bit cluttered, seperate access to cafe if needed"

Waterwheel Cafe, Selkirk - "Good access to cafe in log cabin"

Floors Castle Garden Centre Cafe, Kelso - "Good access to garden centre cafe, beware of castle cafe though which is accessed via deep gravel"

"Main access roads to Traquair and Floors Castle have narrow speed humps - not good for vehicles with drop floors"