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The Scotland Most Travellers Miss: 4 Days in the Scottish Borders

Travelers to Scotland often bypass the Scottish Borders, a region rich in medieval history, river valleys, and low‑lying hills just south of Edinburgh. The post outlines a four‑day itinerary that starts on the Borders Railway and visits sites such as Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford House, and Floors Castle. It highlights the area’s slower, narrative‑driven travel style, contrasting it with the high‑speed, headline‑sightseeing of the Highlands. The guide also notes the optimal visiting window of late spring through early autumn.