Formerly the county town, Duns still retains the air of an old Scottish burgh with its spacious Market Square. Make the most of the commanding views afforded by Duns Law, rising 714 feet above sea level. Walkers can also enjoy the trails of the 190-acre Duns Castle Nature Reserve.
Duns is recognised by the Catholic Church as the birthplace, around 1266, of John Duns Scotus, the medieval scholar who taught at the University of Paris. A bronze statue of Duns Scotus stands in the public park.
The Jim Clark Museum in Duns is devoted to the late world champion racing driver of the 1960's from Chirnside.
Nearby is Manderston House, the setting for channel 4's 'Edwardian Country House', with its sumptuous silver staircase and insight into life above and below the stairs. Local villages offer countryside walks to work up an appetite and award winning restaurants and pubs for a spot of lunch or dinner.
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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
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