If you’re looking for a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of ideas. Situated 19 miles away, Selkirk is worth the drive. Abbotsford, Melrose Abbey and Bowhill House alone make the drive out here worthwhile. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Hawick, 20 miles away. If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Heart of Hawick. (But we’d also recommend Borders Textile Towerhouse and Drumlanrigs Tower.)