South of Scotland
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The Scottish Borders is a gentle country of rolling hills, rivers and historic market towns, just north of the English border. It is a calm, scenic place to meet someone new at your own pace. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Scottish Borders
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Scottish Borders. Check opening times before you go.
Melrose Abbey
The ruins of a medieval abbey in the centre of Melrose, with carved stonework and a quiet churchyard. Check opening times before you go in.
The Eildon Hills
Three hills rising above Melrose, with well marked paths and wide views over the Tweed valley. Free to walk, so wear sensible shoes.
The River Tweed at Kelso
A riverside walk beside the Tweed near the old bridge at Kelso. Free to walk, flat in places and easy to turn back whenever you like.
Around Scottish Borders
Towns and countryside: Melrose, Kelso, Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Jedburgh and the Tweed valley.
Main towns
- Melrose
- Kelso
- Hawick
- Galashiels
- Peebles
- Jedburgh
Getting there: The Borders Railway runs from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank, near Melrose and Galashiels, and buses link the towns. The A7, A68 and A1 are the main roads.
Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can join from Scottish Borders and look at nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Scottish Borders
What is a good first date in Scottish Borders?
There are plenty of easy options: a walk in the Eildon Hills, a visit to Melrose Abbey and a stroll by the River Tweed at Kelso. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Scottish Borders?
The Borders Railway runs from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank, near Melrose and Galashiels, and buses link the towns. The A7, A68 and A1 are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Scottish Borders?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Scottish Borders?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.