Enjoying the Eildons from Scott's View
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Scott's View, Scottish Borders
Romans, Reivers and the Rough Wooing: an Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders
Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Join us in the Scottish Borders for a unique experience. Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, our small group tours are led by professional archaeologists who have worked extensively in the area.
Get more than just snapshots from your holiday to Scotland!
Join us in the beautiful Scottish Borders for a unique activity break that will change how you see the historic landscape around you. Packed with prehistoric hillforts and Roman forts, and witness to centuries of Anglo-Scottish Border conflicts that were instrumental in the development of a 'reiving' way of life romanticised by Walter Scott, you will be guided through off-the-beaten-track sites by two expert guides (including a professional archaeologist) who have worked extensively in the area.
Experience archaeology for yourself and ‘have a go’ at recording monuments and handling real archaeological objects. Immerse yourself in a 3 or 5-day tour; gain exclusive access to hidden gems off the tourist trail and sample the wares of traditional country inns and hotels.
The small group size will contain a maximum of six participants, and by taking part you will directly support local Heritage Societies and Trusts whose sites and activities will be front and centre of your experience, taking you further than a traditional tour ever could.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Hume Castle, Village and Kirkyard
- Learn how to record an archaeological site in a fun and engaging way
- Historic Border Towns of Kelso, Jedburgh and Melrose
- Trimontium Roman Museum and Fort
- Handle actual archaeological objects
- Melrose Abbey
- Kelso Abbey
- Roxburgh Castle
- Smailholm Tower
- Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott
- Dere Street, the main North-South Roman road connecting York with the Antonine Wall and location of the Battle of Ancrum Moor
INCLUSIONS
- Two group leaders/guides, including a professional archaeologist
- Entry fees for all sites visited
- Bespoke training in archaeological skills
- Access to the Borders Family History Society in Galashiels
- Behind the scenes access and artefact handling at Trimontium Museum
- Guided walk down Dere Street
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 3 or 5*
- 2 or 4 nights accommodation at 3-star hotels in the centre of town**
* some limits apply, does not include alcoholic drinks; breakfast and evening meals not included if you chose to organise your own accommodation.
** separate rates are available if you prefer to organise your own evening meals and accommodation.
From £845 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
February — November
Contact details
5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
Scotland
EH2 4AN
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- Disabled Parking
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Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Join us in the Scottish Borders for a unique experience and learn how to read the landscape like an archaeologist. Only an hour from Edinburgh, our small group tours are led by two dedicated guides/leaders, including a professional archaeologist, who have worked extensively in the area providing unique insights into all the sites that you visit. Experience archaeology for yourself and ‘have a go’ at recording monuments. Handle real archaeological objects and gain exclusive access to hidden gems off the tourist trail.
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