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Wheelchair-Accessible Things to Do in Scottish Borders
Everyone deserves a great day out. The attractions on this page offer wheelchair access in Scottish Borders — with distances, accessibility notes where available, and reviews from other visitors.
Museums & Galleries
1.6 mi from Scottish Borders
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom is a small museum in Selkirk where the writer served as Sheriff of Selkirkshire for nearly 30 years. Housed in an iconic 1804 building with a 100-foot...
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1.7 mi from Scottish Borders
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
Tucked down the narrow, cobbled Halliwell's Close in Selkirk, this atmospheric 18th century house lets you explore the town's long history alongside a reconstructed ironmonger's sh...
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4.4 mi from Scottish Borders
Old Gala House
Old Gala House is a historic building dating back to 1583, once home to the Lairds of Galashiels and now a museum and gallery telling the story of the town, with a programme of exh...
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8.9 mi from Scottish Borders
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Borders Textile Towerhouse sits in a beautifully-restored 16th century towerhouse in Hawick, telling the story of Border knitwear and tweed through garments, artefacts and photogra...
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22.5 mi from Scottish Borders
Coldstream Museum
Coldstream Museum sits on General Monck's old headquarters in Coldstream Market Square, telling the story of the town and its famous regiment, the Coldstream Guards, through artefa...
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23.6 mi from Scottish Borders
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
This museum in the Scottish Borders tells the story of racing driver Jim Clark, winner of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1963 and 1965 and the Indianapolis 500. You'll see fou...
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28.6 mi from Scottish Borders
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Museum in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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29.7 mi from Scottish Borders
Cockburn Geological Museum
The Cockburn Geological Museum, based at the Grant Institute of Earth Sciences in Edinburgh, houses a very extensive collection of geological specimens and historical objects, incl...
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Zoos & Wildlife
12.4 mi from Scottish Borders
Jacksons at Jedburgh
Jacksons at Jedburgh is a working family farm in the Scottish Borders where you can meet Highland cows, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry, with animal feed included in your ticket. Vi...
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Where to stay near Scottish Borders
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
More around Scottish Borders
Itineraries
- A weekend in Scotland with the kids · 2 days
- A weekend in Scotland · 2 days
- A weekend in Scotland with older parents · 2 days
Haunted Britain
Worth knowing before you go
Accessibility varies in the detail — surfaces, accessible toilets, parking distance. Attraction pages show accessibility notes where provided; phoning ahead for specifics is always worthwhile, and attraction owners can claim their listing to keep this information accurate.
See the full things to do in Scottish Borders guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
How reliable is the accessibility information?
Access facilities are based on each attraction's own data, and verified owners can keep their notes up to date. For specific needs — accessible toilets, surface types, hoists — we recommend confirming with the attraction directly before your visit.
What else is there to do in Scottish Borders?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom, Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery and Old Gala House — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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