Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders

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Duration3 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

All our tours are led by professional archaeologists who give you an insight into the past that is different from regular history tours. With a maximum of 6 participants and 2 tour guides, Your tours are intimate and engaging, allowing you to ask questions and delve deeper. We take you through the archaeological skills used to identify & record heritage sites, giving you the opportunity to ‘have a go’.

With ancient maps, photos of excavations & gems of information, your tours offer something different & guarantee that you will be leaving with a lot more than you started with. By taking part you will directly support local Heritage Societies & Trusts whose sites will be front & centre of your experience, taking you further than a traditional tour ever could.

As a not-for-profit organisation your support will also feed back into HARP's community outreach & educational programmes, helping more people to learn new skills & engage with archeological sites & their local heritage.

Options

Includes Accommodation

Hotel Stay: Accommodation provided in local 3* Hotel
Full Board: All meals included during your tour; Alcoholic drinks not included

No Accommodation

No Accommodation: Accommodation not provided; participants must be able to meet the group at 9:30am in Kelso (Day 2) or Melrose (Day 3)
Lunches Provided: Lunches are provided during your tour; alcoholic drinks not included

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Drinks

What to expect

Day 1: Be an Archaeologist!
  1. Tweedbank
    1h
    Meet at Tweedbank Railway Station followed by a scenic drive to Hume Castle, passing by the impressive Smailholm Tower.
  2. Hume Castle
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Hume Castle, Village and Kirkyard Tour: an imposing Victorian folly built on the ruins of an impressive medieval castle and an important location in the Rough Wooing of the 16th century.

    Learn how to do a landscape survey, identify and record archaeological monuments, take photographs like an archaeologist, read a map and record a gravestone, and take the first steps into family history research.
Day 2: Meet the Ancestors
  1. Kelso
    1h
    Explore the historic Kelso Market Square and Abbey with a guided walking tour.
  2. Scott's View
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Scenic drive from Kelso to Abbotsford past the William Wallace monument and Scott’s View, with an excellent view of the Leaderfoot Viaduct and Lowood Bridge.
  3. Abbotsford
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Immerse yourself in the world Sir Walter Scott with a visit to his family home at Abbotsford, with a lovely gift shop and café for lunch.
  4. Galashiels
    2h
    Genealogy Research Skills! We will visit the Borders Family History Society in Galashiels for an introduction to genealogy and research room session.
Day 3: In the Footsteps of the Romans and Reivers!
  1. Trimontium Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Engage with real Roman artefacts at the Trimontium Museum and learn how an archaeologist examines and records objects.
  2. Melrose
    1h
    Enjoy the lovely little Border town that is Melrose and delight in some of the local cuisine for lunch.
  3. 2h
    Guided walk down Dere Street, the Roman Road that connected York with the Antonine Wall,and scene of the Battle of Ancrum Moor.
  4. Tweedbank
    Pass by
    Scenic drive back to Tweedbank Railway Station for drop off at the end of your tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guides will meet you at the pickup/dropoff point

End point

Our guides will meet you at the pickup/dropoff point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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