The landscape in Southern Scotland is stunning, with rich rolling farmland and rugged sea coasts. The Clyde coast islands are spectacular. It’s a land of ancient abbeys, castles and historic houses. It also has some strong literary connections. The legendary Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott have both lived here.

The “real” Scotland starts right at the Southern border. The accents change in the shops and even the beers in the pubs have different names. This is one of the ways the locals differentiate themselves from the rest of the country.

The scenery changes dramatically as you pass from England to Scotland. Carter bar on the A68 road is a turning point. This is where it all begins. When you see the hazy blue peaks of the Cheviot and Eildon Hills you know you’ve reached Scotland.

Southern Scotland is where you’ll find the real Scottish experience. There are the forests and wild moors of upper Galloway and the vivid greens
Then there are the forests and wild moors of upland Galloway and the vivid greens of Ayrshire's rich pastures, with the steep mountains of the Island of Arran as a backdrop.