Blue Sky Cottages

18/05/2025

Our Borders cottages are very close to beautiful Berwick or it’s a quick train journey if you’re staying in our Edinburgh flat

Great Britain’s Happiest Place to Live!

The Guardian has named Berwick-Upon-Tweed as the happiest place to live! 🙌

04/02/2025

This fantastic event passes below our Edinburgh Royal Mile flat. Come to stay and get a bird’s eye view of this and many other spectacular processions and parades

The date is in the diary for the 2025 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches as Sunday 14th September, so if you're planning your Scottish holiday, be sure to fit this in to your itinerary! Head to Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile to enjoy entertainment, pipe bands and witness hundreds of horses ride up the cobbled streets as part of this unique historical re-enactment.

21/10/2024

If you’re visiting Kelso check out Kitty & Gus an independent clothing, gift and lifestyle boutique with lovely items. Now also collaborating with local knitwear producers to create a collection from the Scottish Borders

12/10/2024

Visit the Berwickshire Coast for some of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal scenery. Walks range from short strolls to longer, more challenging routes

21/09/2024

There’s always something exciting going on outside our Edinburgh flat. Come and stay! https://www.facebook.com/share/r/149Zev7BAp/?mibextid=UalRPS

22/07/2024

Filmed directly outside our Edinburgh flat. Just some of the street entertainment to be seen in the heart of this amazing city!

10/07/2024

If you’re visiting the Scottish Borders with little children it’s worth a visit to Paxton House. Adventure playground, walks the river, and wet weather back up plan!

06/07/2024

Shhh. Keep it quiet. Our Eyemouth property Old Linthill is in the thick of this and our Duns cottages are a short drive https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/edinburgh/secret-coastal-corner-scotland-best-beaches-east-west-summer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3blNj2e-g4PwXpQSj1nY981Jd5mdPDO5XZFRVwF0QMwhTi5qsGcQnRpLM_aem_KhRTBduFEmgJDRTAVwTq-g

Seaside charm without the crowds, empty beaches and pretty villages make Berwickshire the ideal weekend escape

08/05/2024

We’re very excited about the idea of trying this https://www.facebook.com/share/r/YG7XTwCa1bLVvBLa/?mibextid=UalRPS

08/05/2024

Books and food - the perfect combination. Wonder if they will also serve you a pint as a nod to Ian Rankin’s Inspector Rebus? https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/lifestyle/eating-out/im-a-book-lover-and-i-tried-the-new-author-themed-afternoon-tea-in-edinburgh-4617535?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1mwjjvLH4-vP_RV2tecgemwnFNTFl-3TzRTw39lRcNJ4KbBupXkiMuD4I_aem_ARulCEWW9ONH1lwyHOl0vC9pINUq2iDyRuF9DMPMq4wMry98U5E7Q0rDc2y6Rd8qZbva4tugWQGiF9HXhr9ejhQX

A perfect afternoon tea for book lovers

02/02/2024

Our Borders cottages are close to the River Tweed. Great for dog walks, birdwatching, sketching and running, even if you don’t fish… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c72g92g7rp1o?fbclid=IwAR1_sD6TOZvxf1vEOAtImMx8drKlSt_1zUMcB7YxmSXDd08BOCdj2ZHYwQc_aem_ARulZf5JnC2KmseZOzHGJykdDJ2h6IuCS63ZXVDh7uWGYRwrpQXRAywAHouaBqs6Yq8

The two-day event celebrates the history of the River Tweed and efforts to safeguard its future.

28/01/2024

Selkirk is an easy and picturesque drive from our Scottish Borders cottages or as a day trip from Edinburgh

Newly hip Selkirk is flourishing as others falter, alive with independent businesses and feeling positive about the future