Guidebook for Innerleithen
Food Scene
There is a small sit in restaurant area but they also do a lot of takeaway work. Saffron has won awards for their food. Not a cheap takeaway or sit-in but it's Indian and it's nice.
14 locals recommend
Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
68 High StThere is a small sit in restaurant area but they also do a lot of takeaway work. Saffron has won awards for their food. Not a cheap takeaway or sit-in but it's Indian and it's nice.
Traquair Arms Hotel
Traquair RoadChinese takeaway that unfortunately doesn’t deliver to Innerleithen. However it’s lovely freshly cooked food. Large portions.
Lee Garden
51-53 Island StreetChinese takeaway that unfortunately doesn’t deliver to Innerleithen. However it’s lovely freshly cooked food. Large portions.
This is a lovely little tearoom situated just odd the High Street. Has a courtyard where you can sit outside, or you can sit inside. Dog friendly. Has a lot of home-made goodies and caters for various dietary requirements.
The Oven Door
This is a lovely little tearoom situated just odd the High Street. Has a courtyard where you can sit outside, or you can sit inside. Dog friendly. Has a lot of home-made goodies and caters for various dietary requirements.
Out Out Gastro Pub & Pizzeria
Arts & Culture
Find out some history of the area and where Innerleithen used to bottle up and sell water. Interesting.
10 locals recommend
St Ronan's Wells
Wells BraeFind out some history of the area and where Innerleithen used to bottle up and sell water. Interesting.
Operated by the National Trust For Scotland this is an original and operating print works using the old techniques from years ago. There is also the museum and history to see as well. Certain days of the week they have the print presses and machinery operating and you can have a go.
10 locals recommend
Robert Smail's Printing Works
High StreetOperated by the National Trust For Scotland this is an original and operating print works using the old techniques from years ago. There is also the museum and history to see as well. Certain days of the week they have the print presses and machinery operating and you can have a go.
John Buchan Story Museum
High StreetEntertainment & Activities
If you're into being like a monkey, being outdoors and active then this is the place for you. Segways are also on the site.
27 locals recommend
Go Ape Glentress, Peebles (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
If you're into being like a monkey, being outdoors and active then this is the place for you. Segways are also on the site.
The Pavilion Cinema
Market StreetLocal independent cinema showing some of the latest films.
Local theatre that has various productions and exhibitions on. They also show movies occasionally. There is a Cafe as well which is nice to grab a refreshment in.
15 locals recommend
Eastgate Theatre
EastgateLocal theatre that has various productions and exhibitions on. They also show movies occasionally. There is a Cafe as well which is nice to grab a refreshment in.
No better way to unwind than experiencing some time on horseback. Experienced and non-experienced levels catered for. Hacking, lessons and schooling available. Clean yard. Hats can be loaned. Lovely well behaved ponies and horses.
Kailzie Equestrian Centre
No better way to unwind than experiencing some time on horseback. Experienced and non-experienced levels catered for. Hacking, lessons and schooling available. Clean yard. Hats can be loaned. Lovely well behaved ponies and horses.
Sightseeing
Oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Has an award winning brewery on site as well that can be visited. Very interesting to look around to find out the history. Traquair House does have events on often as well such as Medieval Fayre, Christmas Fayre, Spooky Halloween etc.
50 locals recommend
Traquair House
Oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Has an award winning brewery on site as well that can be visited. Very interesting to look around to find out the history. Traquair House does have events on often as well such as Medieval Fayre, Christmas Fayre, Spooky Halloween etc.
Situated on a steep hill so be prepared for lots of walking. There is transport for disabled visitors to take them to the top of the zoo so you can walk/wheelchair back down. Great views out over Edinburgh
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdSituated on a steep hill so be prepared for lots of walking. There is transport for disabled visitors to take them to the top of the zoo so you can walk/wheelchair back down. Great views out over Edinburgh
Melrose Abbey
Abbey StreetAbbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott
Getting Around
Buses to various different regions in the Borders. National Express also stops here. Train station as well where you can catch a train to Edinburgh on the Borders Railway Line opened again in 2016. There are public toilets here and a cafe area.
Galashiels Transport Interchange station
Buses to various different regions in the Borders. National Express also stops here. Train station as well where you can catch a train to Edinburgh on the Borders Railway Line opened again in 2016. There are public toilets here and a cafe area.
Car rental company. They will come and collect you from your accomodation to start the rental and return you back at the end of your rental period for free. Rates and offers can be found on their website.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Galashiels
WilderhaughCar rental company. They will come and collect you from your accomodation to start the rental and return you back at the end of your rental period for free. Rates and offers can be found on their website.
B A R C Travel
7 BridgegateReliable taxi service that operates in the area. Vehicles of all sizes.
Shopping
Co-op Food - Innerleithen
Peebles RoadLocal supermarket with a good selection of goods.
This is a 24hr pay at pump station. You need to pay by card at the pump as there is no kiosk.
Asda Petrol
Currie RoadThis is a 24hr pay at pump station. You need to pay by card at the pump as there is no kiosk.
Free parking with lots of shops and eateries. Open air so not crammed into a shopping-mall.
11 locals recommend
Fort Kinnaird Retail Park
Free parking with lots of shops and eateries. Open air so not crammed into a shopping-mall.
Fresh greengrocer for fresh fruit and vegetables. Also hosts the towns Post Office. If taking a vehicle often easier to park in coop car park opposite.
The Allotment
Peebles RoadFresh greengrocer for fresh fruit and vegetables. Also hosts the towns Post Office. If taking a vehicle often easier to park in coop car park opposite.
This store is part of the BP Garage. Good selection of foods and drinks. Fuel is priced in-line with other retailers in the area.
M&S Simply Food
Innerleithen RoadThis store is part of the BP Garage. Good selection of foods and drinks. Fuel is priced in-line with other retailers in the area.
Forsyths of Peebles
Love the pork pies!
Parks & Nature
Large estate that you can walk around. Lots of wildlife about, loch, adventute playground, cafe serving hot and cold food and drink, parking (included in admission charge). Once you pay for admission to the estate you can get this validated for a whole year and can use it for visiting other Buccleuch Estates. Even if it's busy, you'll still be able to find quiet walks and areas.
16 locals recommend
Bowhill House
Large estate that you can walk around. Lots of wildlife about, loch, adventute playground, cafe serving hot and cold food and drink, parking (included in admission charge). Once you pay for admission to the estate you can get this validated for a whole year and can use it for visiting other Buccleuch Estates. Even if it's busy, you'll still be able to find quiet walks and areas.
Lovely garden to have a gentle stroll. Situated between Peebles & Cardrona.
23 locals recommend
Kailzie Gardens
Lovely garden to have a gentle stroll. Situated between Peebles & Cardrona.
Lovely place for a picnic and also has a small cafe. Nice place to relax and take in nature. Can be busy, especially in the nicer weather.
29 locals recommend
Saint Mary's Loch
Lovely place for a picnic and also has a small cafe. Nice place to relax and take in nature. Can be busy, especially in the nicer weather.
Botanical Garden with wide variety of species. Guides available to tell you all about the plants and trees etc.
32 locals recommend
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Botanical Garden with wide variety of species. Guides available to tell you all about the plants and trees etc.