This year, visit a place where you can immerse yourself in a rich storytelling culture. Visit the literary heart of a nation:the South of Scotland.
The region has been famous for storytelling since the 14th century Border Ballads through to Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. You'll find book festivals galore and a fantastic Centre for Children's Literature at Moat Brae, the home of Peter Pan.
Excitingly, 2022 is Scotland's Year of Stories, so there's never been a better time to visit the places that have inspired some of Scotland's greatest writers and inspire your own creativity.
Read on to discover 5 fascinating literary spots in the south of Scotland. We can't wait to help you get started!
Tour the farm and home just outside Dumfries that Scotland's national bard built for his family – and feel his presence as you stand in the places where he wrote some of his most famous works.
Charming Wigtown is home to a whole host of bookshops, including the country's largest second-hand bookshop. There's a fantastic book festival and even a bookshop that you can rent for your holiday.
4. Eyemouth – a fascinating smuggling history awaits
Immerse yourself in history on the Smuggler's Trail and by admiring Gunsgreen House, built by a notorious smuggler. There are sea caves to explore and coastal scenery to admire on boat tours. Or take in the stunning views on the Berwickshire Coastal Path that runs the length of the coast from Cockburnspath to Berwick on Tweed in England.
This breathtaking walking route traverses the Tweeddale hills from Peebles to Broughton, an area famous for its outdoor pursuits. Peebles and the nearby Innerleithen are famous for their mountain bike trails – a must-visit for outdoors enthusiasts.
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