Swinton

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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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The Green at Swinton The village was planned around this rectangular green where the village cross (1769) stands. The prominent building on the left is the former Free Church (1860) now used as the village hall, but closed to the public at present. The name Swinton probably comes from 'Swine Town' from the days when there were lots of wild boars (pigs or swine) in the area. (Source: Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton, Berwickshire The 18th Century Market Cross standing on the village green
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West Gatehouse (Swinton House) Identical to North Gatehouse submitted for NT8147
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The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

4 out of 5
The Green Duns Scotland
$166 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$199 total
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Stay at this hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Coldstream Museum are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Perfect stay. Staff so polite, room comfortable and clean. Restaurant delicious!

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
$301 nightly
The price is $362 total per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
$362 total
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
Whole experience was first class, particularly notable was quality of food, the smell of the many wood burning fires and of course the spa area is one of the best I have ever been to.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Ednam House Hotel

Ednam House Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge St Kelso Scotland
$62 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$74 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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8.4/10 Very Good! (501 reviews)
Lovely old building in great location. Clean and well presented. Lovely breakfast. Didn’t have dinner. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Ednam House Hotel
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The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Paxton House and Chain Bridge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Amazing location in the border areas of Scotland, lovely home, fully equipped with everything you would ever need, and more. Extremely roomy, good wifi, a welcome cake and Shortbread, the grounds are really nice, even has a table and chairs to sit under the trees in, only 10 minutes drive from Berwick, ...

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
It was a lovely, peaceful cottage, surrounded by a country estate. Everything well thought out, with a small welcome pack.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village

Bank Conversion with Roof Top Garden close to centre of Ancient Coaching Village

Belford ENG
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
We stayed here in October 25 for 4 night, 2 adults and 2 children. The home was immaculate when we arrived, we did not notice anything that was not correct. The home was warmed for our arrival and a lovely breakfast basket left out. The hosts went out of their way to ensure I had the most up to date ...

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