SETTING

The Borders is in the news this month with the opening of the Borders Railway,
Stage Three of the Aviva Tour of Britain – with the final sprint through Kelso into the
grounds of Floors Castle on Tuesday 8 September. There is also a whole month of
walks, talks, events and exhibitions from Saturday 5 September – Wednesday 30
September at the very popular Scottish Borders Heritage Festival.

STAYING

So why not take advantage of the Wheatsheaf’s Two Night Offer at £140pp DB&B Set in the charming village of Swinton in Berwickshire, this offer includes a double en-suite room for two people, two-course a la carte dinner and breakfast with an upgrade to Executive or Superior from £20 per night. Then after a busy day of exploration, The Wheatsheaf is the
perfect place to unwind, offering stylish country accommodation and delicious
award-winning food.

FOOD

Head chef Peter Carr specialises in using local produce as much as possible and the coming months offer a rich bounty of meat, fish and vegetables – such as slow braised belly and cheek of pork with chorizo and pak choi or pan fried cod fillet with butternut squash, olive polenta and saffron cream.