Distance: 95 miles/ 152 km

Forget the traffic and discover the dramatic scenery along the Borders Historic Route. Travelling in either direction between the great northern English city of Carlisle and Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, you can savour the area which has been at the heart of Scotland's history and culture for centuries and a major inspiration for Sir Walter Scott's romantic novels. Follow in the footsteps of the reivers by crossing the Border between England and Scotland at Scots Dyke and explore the royal burghs, woollen mills and market towns, historic houses and visitor centres of the Border counties. Here you'll be able to sample true hospitality, local goods, crafts and culture in an outstanding environment. It guarantees a truely memorable start or finish to your visit to Scotland.

This is a National Tourist Route.

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