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Local Attractions
Within walking distance from the Hotel,
here are a few of the local attractions – we hope you enjoy
them.
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St Ronan’s
Wells Interpretive Centre
You can find St Ronans Wells overlooking the Leithen
valley at Wells Brae in Innerleithen, Peeblesshire. Housed
in an historic spa, this exhibition tells the story of Innerleithen
and St Ronan’s Wells, describing their connections with
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Although the Spa itself was built in 1827
by the Earl of Traquair it was widely used before that time. The
Victorians used the mineral water for its renowned curative effects,
and was even visited by renowned poet Robert Burns in 1787. The
Well underwent extensive refurbishment in 1896 to provide an indoor
bathing area as well as bottling plant - as a boy Sir Walter Scott
visited the spa regularly.
Today the St Ronans Interpretative Centre has an
attractive pavilion over looking Leithen Valley and is owned by
Scottish Borders Council. You can visit the Well for free between
the months of April and October.
Location: Well’s Brae
tel: 01896 833583
Free Admission
Opening times: from 1 April until 31 October
Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm and 2 - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 2 - 5pm
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Robert
Smail's Printing Works
Robert Smails Printing Works can still
be found in fully restored working order in Innerleithen
High Street. Here you can see first hand how the local newspaper
was produced and have a go at typesetting.
Purchased from Cowan Smail in 1986 by
the National Trust for Scotland; Robert Smail's Printing
Works offers a fantastic glimpse of the printing techniques
of yesteryear – it is a real reminder of how far technology
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Cheese Well
On first passing, walkers and mountain bikers might easily overlook
these two well weathered stones on the Minchmoor road between
Traquair and Selkirk. They mark a small fresh water spring known
as the Cheese Well.
It is said that the ‘Wee Folk’
who haunted the area would ensure safe passage to travellers crossing
the Minchmoor – notorious for robbers and bandits - if gifted
some food, usually cheese. So don’t forget to pack some
cheddar in your lunchbox!
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Caldwell's Ice
Cream
One local delicacy not to be overlooked is Caldwell's ice
cream. Made to a unique recipe and sold in a plethora of
flavours, it’s one of the busiest shops in the High
Street – pop in and find out why!
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