As well as simply exploring the beautiful local scenery, a visit to Innerleithen isn’t complete without taking in the local attractions.

Innerleithen is the eighth largest settlement in the Scottish Borders, situated near the junction of Leithen Water and the River Tweed in the eastern part of Tweeddale. It is a beautiful small town nestled amongst lush green hills; with the tumbling Leithen Water and the famous River Tweed providing the perfect border to this picture-postcard setting.

The town has all the essential amenities, but none of the hustle and bustle of a large town or city. For that, you are only fifty minutes drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and just two hours from Newcastle and Carlisle.

A visit here means you are within easy reach of the scenic town of Peebles (6 miles) and Galashiels (12 miles) with its many shops, cafe's, hotels swimming pool, and cinema.

With a range of craft and antique shops, a small supermarket, chemist, health centre, post office and a selection of pubs, Innerleithen makes a perfect base from which to explore the Borders. With an excellent bus service throughout the Tweed Valley, linking all the best local attractions, it retains easy access to Edinburgh, whilst managing to feel like a million miles away from the capital city.

Having the best of both worlds - its easy to fall in love with such a beautiful place. Innerleithen is an excellent centre for golf, fishing and walking – the town being a stop-off on the coast to coast Southern Upland Way route. It boasts some of the world’s best mountain biking with internationally renowned cross country and downhill trails just five minutes from the hotel. Innerleithen enjoys a busy events calendar– throughout the year you can enjoy many musical, cultural and sporting events. As well as being a great place to relax, it’s a hive of activity and an excellent base from which to uncover a wealth of adventure, culture and history. >back to top