Duns Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of a serene lake reflecting the golden sunlight, embraced by rolling hills and lush green fields, Duns, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Danlus Castle. Portrush. County Antrim. Northern Ireland. United Kingdom
Aerial view of deep blue waters carve through rolling hills and farmlands, embracing a small island with autumn foliage, Duns, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Castillo de Pendragon en la región inglesa de Cumbria.
The Whiteadder river, which runs by Edrom Village in the Scottish boarders. It's a great place for the family to check out and have a picnic.

Where to stay in Duns

Bridge over the Whiteadder Near Ellemford, showing the B6355's descent before it bends to the right and crosses the bridge over the River Whiteadder.

Ellemford

Though Ellemford may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Duns Castle Nature Reserve and The Jim Clark Room.

Ellemford
The White Swan Hotel

The White Swan Hotel

3 out of 5
31-32 MARKET SQUARE Duns Scotland
Stay at this golf guesthouse in Duns. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (96 reviews)
Friendly staff good beer and a comfortable bed

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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The White Swan Hotel
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 1.448.935 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.448.935 ₫
1.738.722 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice size and tidy room!

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

4 out of 5
East Lothian Musselburgh Scotland
The price is 9.102.210 ₫ per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
9.102.210 ₫
10.922.652 ₫ total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Musselburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (944 reviews)
Our room was amazing, full of character. Bed was super comfy slept very well. The rooms on the first floor for guests were wonderful our favourite being the library. All the staff were lovely. We ate in every night and the food was delicious very good portions. Would highly recommend a stay.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate
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Dalkeith Aparthotel

Dalkeith Aparthotel

2 out of 5
152 High Street Dalkeith Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Dalkeith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Palace of Holyroodhouse and National Museum of Scotland are located ...
6.2/10 (37 reviews)
The Hotel is an apartment hotel, they have a WhatsApp but they communicate via email so it is super inconvenient. I suggest they communicate via WhatsApp it is more efficient. I met the owner, not a very nice and accommodating guy for someone who owns a hotel and works in hospitality. Hotel is located ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Dalkeith Aparthotel
Larkhall Burn

Larkhall Burn

3.5 out of 5
Burn Wynd Jedburgh Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Jedburgh. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Jedburgh Castle & Jail Museum and Jedburgh Abbey ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Lovely host Property is immaculate lovely views spotless clean good Wi-Fi. There is a little bit of a hill from the car park to your accommodation but it didn’t bother me.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Larkhall Burn
Cabin Sleeps 6 - Pets, Patio & Edinburgh Festival

Cabin Sleeps 6 - Pets, Patio & Edinburgh Festival

3 out of 5
Dunbar Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Whitesands and Dunbar Golf Club are located nearby.
Cabin Sleeps 6 - Pets, Patio & Edinburgh Festival
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Popular places to visit

Manderston House

You can find out about the history of Duns with a stop at Manderston House. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Manderston House

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Duns Castle Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Duns. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

The Jim Clark Room

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Jim Clark Room during your travels in Duns. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Jim Clark Room

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Cities near Duns

Aerial view of a reservoir's tranquil waters reflect the sky, embraced by the rugged hillsides and vibrant autumn foliage, Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Haddington

Two people sat on a bench on the City walls around Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland, UK.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

A lovely place to visit and explore.

Eyemouth

The River Tweed with Coldstream Bridge in the background.

Coldstream