Innerleithen is a town in the Borders region of Scotland situated between Peebles and Galashiels on the north bank of the River Tweed. The town was well-known as a thriving tweed-milling community from the 1700. During the 19th century the Victorians regarded Innerleithen as a spa town with the sulphurous springs of St Ronan’s well reputed to have healing powers. Famous visitors to the town include Robert Burns in 1787 and Sir Walter Scott who wrote the novel St. Ronan’s Well in 1823. The Well is still a visitor attraction it has a sampling pavilion and local history museum. Innerleithen is surrounded by the scenic Moorfoot hills and forests of the Tweed Valley; it is a popular tourist destination and an excellent centre for mountain-biking, hill-walking, golf, fishing, heritage and nature-watching. The town has shops, hotels, holiday accommodation and plenty places to eat. Attractions include Robert Smails Printing Works in the High Street founded in 1837. Two miles south stands Traquair House dating back to 1107 and is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland which offers guided tours. Craik Forest and Thornlee Forest are Forestry Commission Woodland with a variety of mixed conifers and way-marked routes and the Grey Mare Tail Nature Reserve is a conservation area with visitor centre. Innerleithen hosts the annual Border Games.
Attraction
Robert Small's Printing Works
Saint Ronan's Wells Interpretative Centre
Doctor
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Corner House
St. Ronans Hotel
Traquair Arms Hotel
Restaurant
School
Taxi
Shops
Alpine Bikes
Young England Ltd
Occasions
Probike Sport
Aintree Knitwear
Leadtec Systems Inc.
Places to Stay near Innerleithen
Glede Knowe Guest House (0.16 miles)
Alison and Bill welcome you to Glede Knowe, a friendly and relaxing four star Guest House providing excellent quality bed and breakfast in the Scottish Borders, Scotland’s best short break ... More
Caddon View (0.17 miles)
"Hard to beat this retreat" , that's what the Scotsman said about this little gem hidden in the Scottish Borders. Undisturbed peace in beautiful surroundings at ordinary prices. 40 mins ... More
The Windlestraw (2.03 miles)
Windlestraw Lodge, a romantic getaway destination, in the heart of the beautiful Border countryside, with outstanding views of Traquair & Elibank forests and over the majestic River Tweed and Tweed Valley.
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Cardrona Hotel (2.33 miles)
Four star deluxe property set in the Tweed Valley with stunning views of the Border Hills With 18 hole championship golf course, swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, beauty treatment rooms. ... More
Peebles Hotel Hydro (4.93 miles)
The hotel is situated in the beautiful Borders market town of Peebles. From its elevated position Peebles Hydro commands breathtaking views across the valley and is an ideal base to explore the Scottish Borders and ... More | visit website
Park Hotel (5.24 miles)
Cross Keys Hotel (5.32 miles)
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17C coaching inn with restaurant, bar and beer garden. Centre of Peebles and convenient for all leisure facilities, close to Glentress mountain biking centre, ... More
Tontine Hotel (5.38 miles)
Situated in the heart of Peebles we are a family run hotel totally geared up to providing you with a wonderful break. For mountain bikers looking for a bike-friendly hotel ... More
Crown Hotel (5.41 miles)
Neidpath Inn (5.52 miles)
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