Duns

Travel Guide

Photo by Sioni Davies
Photo by Sioni Davies
Photo "Duns" by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Duns" by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Duns" by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Duns" by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Webb (CC BY-SA)

Where to stay in Duns

A ruined building to the northwest of Windshiel Farm Viewed from the B6355.
Photo by Walter Baxter (CC BY-SA)

Ellemford

While Ellemford isn't home to many top sights, Duns Castle Nature Reserve and The Jim Clark Room are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ellemford
Longformacus House Doocot Early to mid 18th century circular red sandstone doocot with conical roof, surmounted by conical, timber drum with arched pigeon openings. It has been reported that there are 490 wooden nests inside. It is thought to be contemporary with the nearby Longformacus House
Photo by Lisa Jarvis (CC BY-SA)

Longformacus

While visiting Longformacus, you might make a stop by sights like Belhaven Beach and Coldingham Sands.

Longformacus
The White Swan Hotel
The White Swan Hotel
3 out of 5
31-32 MARKET SQUARE, Duns, Scotland
The price is AED 361 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
AED 361
AED 434 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3-star golf guesthouse in Duns. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"Great price and room for the weekend. Only 3 dedicated parking spaces out front and if they're taken you have to move your vehicle every 2 hours around the square because of parking restrictions. Stairs and passages are tidy but could do with an update. Overall happy with the establishment."

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

The White Swan Hotel
The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
4 out of 5
The Green, Swinton, Duns, Scotland
The price is AED 388 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
AED 388
AED 706 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Coldstream Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. I had an excellent meal in the evening and perfect breakfast the following morning. The room was perfect."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
3 out of 5
100 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is AED 379 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
AED 379
AED 454 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"An extremely food value for money. Hotel is clean, has very food leisure centre with swimming pool, sauna and steam room. It also has complimentary EV charging point which was a great surprise"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
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Luxury Stone Built Cottages With Panoramic Views Across Berwickshire
Luxury Stone Built Cottages With Panoramic Views Across Berwickshire
Duns,
Stay at this cottage in Duns. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions The Jim Clark Room and Duns Castle Nature Reserve are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Peaceful location
"Our family had a nice relaxing time. Our host was very accommodating and attentive."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Luxury Stone Built Cottages With Panoramic Views Across Berwickshire
Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre
Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre
Lasswade
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Lasswade. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Only one bed,!
"The cottage is very nice. It is on two levels, the kitchen/dining is down quite a steep staircase that I found difficult to negotiate. I'm nearly 70 and my daughter fast approaching 50, so not spring chickens! If you want to use the sofa as a bed there is a 35 pound charge for linen that isn't made ..."

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Cosy cottage located 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre
Traprain Cabin ( Hill Views )
Traprain Cabin ( Hill Views )
North Berwick
Stay at this vacation home in North Berwick. Enjoy balconies. Popular attractions Tantallon Studios and Tantallon Castle are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Amazing property
"The location of sea view cabin is amazing, waking up to that view every morning was perfection. The cabin was spotless cozy and warm, the attention to every detail was spot on. Communication with the host is on another level. We had the best time and can’t wait to return."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Traprain Cabin ( Hill Views )
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Popular places to visit

Manderston House

You can find out about the history of Duns with a visit to Manderston House. While in this relaxing area, you can savor 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 browsing the exhibits at The Jim Clark Room during your trip to Duns. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Jim Clark Room