Things to do in Swinton, Scottish Borders

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Swinton, Scottish Borders.

History and Heritage in Swinton

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Swinton.

Commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles, and the most often attacked by the Scots.

Etal was built in the mid-14th century by Robert Manners as a defence against Scots raiders, in a strategic position by a ford over the River Till.

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Swinton Swinton Hill Sinclair's Hill Whitsomehill Blackadder Water Ladykirk Leitholm Whitsome Hilton Fogo Whitlaw New Ladykirk Horndean Allanton Buxley Edrom Duns Birgham Gavinton Eccles Blanerne Chirnsidebridge Polwarth Lambden Hutton Cumledge Chirnside Woodheads Preston Whiteadder Water Greenlaw Paxton Foulden Hadden Kerchesters Auchencrow Holefield Hume Edham Mordington Holdings Sprouston Hoselaw Prenderguest Stichill Whiterigg Lempitlaw