Duns is a historic Burgh town in the Borders region of Scotland situated 15 miles west of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, granted Burgh of Barony in 1490. The town dates back to c1000 with the remains of an Iron Age hill fort built on the rounded hill Duns Law standing 218m high. Duns was regularly caught up in many cross border battles between the Scottish and English troops and the original town was destroyed in 1544, 1545 and 1558. Duns Castle was built in 1320, although the current structure dates to c1820 and stands in parkland to the north of the town sited west of Duns Law. Historically interesting features include the Mercat Cross, the 18th century Parish Kirk and the early 19th century Tolbooth House. Jim Clarks Museum houses a collection on the local World Champion racing driver and Manderston House is an elegant Edwardian country house which featured in a TV programmes focusing on the life of the residents. The market town is surrounded by beautiful countryside scenery, and is a popular tourist destination with shops, hotel, pubs and places to eat. There are walking trails in the 190 acre Duns Castle Nature Reserve, countryside walks around the local villages and the Duns Town Trail which is 3 miles long, takes approximately 2 hours to complete and tours all the local historic sites.
Attraction
Jim Clark Room (The)
Manderston
Caravan Park
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Inn
Allanton Inn
The White Swan Hotel
Pub and Bar
Plough Inn
Whip & Saddle Inn
White Horse Inn
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
East End Taxis
Robertson E & A J
Vet
Shops
Places to Stay near Duns
Bank House (0.17 miles)
Furnished, stylish and comfortable rooms available in the central Scottish Borders. Ideal for short stays to suit everyone! either single people, couples or families. Rooms are all fully-furnished and extra beds are available on request. ... More | visit website
The White Swan Hotel (0.19 miles)
No28 B&B (4.94 miles)
The Wheatsheaf at Swinton (4.94 miles)
A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at the Wheatsheaf Hotel in Berwickshire from husband and wife owners Chris & Jan Winson. Open seven days a week Situated near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coldstream, Duns and Kelso the Wheatsheaf Scottish Borders Accommodation ... More | visit website
The Craw Inn (5.91 miles)
A friendly village inn dating from 1680. Our award winning restaurant makes good use of local produce and has a wine list of over 50 wines to choose from. Great ... More
Craw Inn (5.91 miles)
Only 1½ miles from the A1, the village of Auchencrow stands in peaceful countryside with the Lammermuir Hills rising to the west.The Inn is well signposted from the A1.
... More | visit websiteRiverview Mews (6.45 miles)
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Set on the banks of the Whiteadder River, this luxuriously appointed property commands wonderful views over the water and surrounding countryside – perfect for watching the abundant ... More
Kirkbank House (8.29 miles)
One Green Hope Guest House (8.62 miles)
Green Hope nestles in the quiet seclusion of the Whiteadder river valley in the Scottish borders. Once a traditional stone built cottage, now thoroughly modernised and very spacious and comfortable. The windows ... More
Stuart Suite at Press Castle (8.95 miles)
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In the glorious countryside of Berwickshire, near the historic villages of Coldingham, St Abbs and Eyemouth, lies Press Castle, a 17th century manor house of great character ... More
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