Coldstream forms the natural boundary between Scotland and England. Once a rival to Gretna for runaway marriages, the town is best known as the birthplace of the Coldstream Guards. The history of this famous regiment is depicted in the local museum which also documents the story of the town itself.
Coldstream Bridge, built by lighthouse engineer John Smeaton, was completed in 1766 at a cost of £7000. From here in 1787 Robert Burns first set foot on 'foreign soil' and penned the words in "Cotters Saturday Night" recorded on a commemorative plaque on the bridge.
The nearby Hirsel Estate offers woodland and lakeside walks, as well as an estate museum and craft workshops. Across on the English side of the Border lies Cornhill-on-Tweed and the twin estates of Ford and Etal, whose visitor attractions include a medieval castle, working corn mill, crafts centre, light railway and a riding centre.
The highlight of Coldstream Civic Week in summer is the ride to Flodden Field to honour the dead of the battle of 1513.
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Nearest Tourist Information Centres are in Kelso and Eyemouth,
Nearest Tourist Information Point located at Candy's Kitchen, Coldstream
Information Service Tel: 01835 863170
Email: bordersinfo@visitscotland.com
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Another source of information on Coldstream and places of interest in the town is the Coldstream town website, please note that accommodation within this web site may not be covered under the VisitScotland Quality Assurance Scheme.