Melrose

Whenever we stay at Waren Mill, one of the areas we visit is the Borders. In particular we call in at Kelso, which I have mentioned before, but we also like Melrose. So we spent a day doing the "Borders Trip"

As we had already called into Kelso on the way from Arran, we didn't spend too much time there, but Melrose got a fair bit of our attention. Dot likes it because of the rather high class "country style" shops, and she did finish up buying a mirror from one of them.

I just enjoy the ambiance of the place. The High Street is typical "Borders", with a seating area at the top of the High Street and a market cross.

Melrose - the Market Cross

Melrose - looking down the High Street

Some years ago we discovered a superb family run restaurant. It is a traditionally run Scottish establishment. Small and "genteel" with some very tasty food on the menu! So we always make it in our way to call there and patronise them.

Russel's Restaurant - Melrose

  

The Seating Area at the top of the High Street

Melrose Priory