The L-shaped Fraser Castle above the Tweed (1mi/1.6km to the west) dates from the late 14th century and was destroyed by Cromwell's troops. In some places the walls are 10ft/3m thick.
The Dawyck Gardens are in fact an outpost of the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Rare giant trees and splendid rhododendrons are among the flora on display here.
The Tweedsdale Museum in the High Street details the cultural development of Tweedsdale and also the growth of the wool industry.
Hours:
10:30am-12:30pm, 1pm-4pm; Sat:10:30am-12:30pm, 9:30am-4pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Disability Access: No facilities for persons with disabilities.