Melrose Golf Course

A scenic parkland course situated at the foot of the Eildon hills; the tree lined fairways make this short course a challenge.
The feature hole being the par 4, 8th of 414 yards with a second shot onto a green guarded by 4 bunkers.
The clubhouse has changing rooms with shower facilities and a licensed bar, meals have to be pre- booked along with all weekend tee times. 

The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Borders. At their feet in the valley of the River Tweed lies the Town of Melrose itself.  Both the Town and course are just a short drive from New Woll Estate of perhaps 10 – 15 minutes.

The ruined Abbey, which dates from 1136, is believed following a series of archaeological digs, to be the final resting-place of Robert the Bruce's heart. The abbey is also the starting point for St Cuthbert's Way, a 100km cross border walking route.

Adjacent Priorwood Garden specialises in plants suitable for dried flower arranging with an apple orchard walk and picnic area. The Trimontium Exhibition gives an exciting insight into the Romans occupation of Scotland and is only s short distance from the Town Centre.  Teddy Melrose, Scotland's first teddy bear museum, also has a new Arts Centre worth a visit.

Melrose is also famous for Rugby and is the birth place of Sevens Rugby.  Annually the Melrose Sevens Tournament draws huge crowds of Rugby supporters from all over and teams compete from around the world.

Three miles west of Melrose on the banks of the Tweed is Sir Walter Scott's romantic mansion of Abbotsford which is open to the public.

A way-marked route leads to the summit of the Eildon Hills and for the more experienced walker; the Southern Upland Way passes through the town on its 212-mile coast to coast journey. On the opposite bank of the Tweed, Gattonside can be reached by foot by a sturdy suspension bridge. To the south lies Lilliesleaf another charming little village set amidst farmland.

Four miles south is St Boswells, a village with a spacious tree-lined green. Nearby, Mertoun offers 20 acres of scenic gardens. Dryburgh Abbey lies in a secluded, peaceful setting by the River Tweed and a woodland walk leads to the massive 22-foot high sandstone statue of William Wallace.

Above Dryburgh, Scott's View, the Borders most famous viewpoint, affords a dramatic panorama across to the Eildon Hills and central Borders. 

Visitors to the town can enjoy free parking.  Local points of interest include Dryburgh Abbey, Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford House, Martin Gallery, Harmony House Garden, Trimontium Exhibition and Mertoun Gardens.