MY old art teacher used to say there are no straight lines in nature. At the same time, one of the French teacher’s pet phrases was, “There are always the exceptions”. And when it comes to straight li

9am Coffee bothy Breakfast at Ryvoan Café, a deli-café inspired by the traditional Ryvoan bothy near Glenmore. The café has a range of dishes and homemade cakes, all served up with views of the Strath

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Over the centuries, countless literary greats have been inspired by the Scottish capital. In winter, when the cobblestones are damp and the taverns are firelit, the city ushers visitors indoors to find warmth in whisky and a good book

Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

Combining good value, historic architecture, a rural lifestyle and strong connectivity to Edinburgh, the Borders are proving to be a popular destination both with domestic and international buyers