The Outdoors Show, Birmingham NEC, 27th - 29th March

Phew, just back from promoting Visittweedvalley at The Outdoors Show at the NEC in Birmingham where Scotland’s mountain bike display team, ‘The Clan’ who, along with the help of some of the TVTC members built a mini Glentress with a brilliant ‘have-a-go area’ and a fantastic trials show.

The Outdoors Show covers everything from walking, canoeing, golf and fishing to biking and climbing. Upwards of 30,000 people were there to have a go at some of the activities, shop at the many outlets or to find out more about all the outdoor activities and where best to go, The Tweed Valley we hope!!

As part of the bike arena the TVTC setup a fantastic stand to promote the Tweed Valley and display all the excellent activities and accommodation within the valley.

From early on the Friday to late on the Sunday the stand was busy with enthusiasts, families, groups and clubs all wanting to know more about the Tweed Valley and what was on offer and when to visit. From the response on the stand it certainly looks as though lots people are heading this way to enjoy the best of what the Tweed Valley has to offer.

Special November Short Break Offers from the Tontine Hotel

£99 Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Break
Enjoy a special 2 night break at the Tontine in November 2008.
From £99 per person for 2 nights bed and breakfast in a standard room *
Includes dinner on the first night only **
Offer is based on 2 people sharing a standard Twin or Double room for 2 nights (Sunday to Thursday) and is subject to availability.
**Dinner offer only available at time of booking. Valid for our main menu and does not include dishes with a price supplement.
3 nights Bed & Breakfast Break - £99 per person, based on 2 people sharing a standard double/twin room, Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Subject to availability.
Call us on 01721 720892 or Email us on info@tontinehotel.com for our Last Minute weekend offers

Midweek Offer from Kailzie Bunkhouse

If you’re looking for great accommodation at a low price, then the midweek breaks at the Kailzie bunkhouse near Cardrona and Glentress might appeal - prices down to just £15 per person per night, from now until the end of February 2009. This rate is available Monday to Thursday. So if you’re fishing, walking or cycling around the Tweed Valley, check them out. Please contact dorinda@btconnect.com for more details or call 01721 723334.

innerhaven's got happy guests... and happy owners!

Starting any new business venture's going to be both daunting and exciting, and setting up brand new self catering holiday accommodation – innerhaven - in the Tweed Valley was no exception for owners Andy and Aneela McKenna.

The Tweed Valley is heaving with great things for visitors to see and do, and with the boom in 7Stanes mountain bike tourism – many are quick to speculate (over a pint or two in the pub) that setting up holiday accommodation in Innerleithen is a sure-fire recipe for success.

Our goals are much more modest – to play a part in making visits to the Tweed Valley as memorable as possible for our guests, and of course to encourage them back again!

But from the feedback we've been receiving from our first guests, our lager drinking pundits may not be too far off the mark! With comments ranging from "A1 accommodation" to "excellent hosts" we couldn't be happier with the way things are shaping up, and are looking forward to the season ahead.

Dishing the Dirt on a Racy Weekend - Dirty Weekend 2008

The UK's first ever multi-sport adventure sports festival hits the Scottish Borders on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July 2008.

Three heart-stopping multi-sport events descend on the Tweed Valley as the ACE Adventure Race, the Polaris Mountain Bike Challenge and The Dirty Dozen, a new 12K Trail run, combine to create an extraordinary adventure sports festival.

The Dirty Dozen is a 12K race with a difference, taking to the woods and forests of the Tweed Valley and providing a superb run on off-road trails; passing through woodland, crossing rivers, traversing rough ground and tackling some major ascents (and descents) along the way.

For a slightly tougher challenge, the ACE Race (Adventure Challenge Endurance) 1 and 2 Day adventure race events will also be hosted alongside the Dirty Dozen. With options over 1 and 2 days, ACE Races are adventure races that combine running, biking and kayaking whilst navigating for checkpoints in challenging terrain.

Third in this triple crown is the Polaris Challenge, a mountain bike navigation event held over two days where competitors have to reach as many checkpoints as possible within the allotted times. Riders are given a list of checkpoints and sent out from the base camp at Traquair where they ride for between 5 and 7 hours before returning to base to receive further instructions.

Choose from adventure racing, mountain biking or trail running with the selection of well established and brand new events, all based from a bustling adventure village in the grounds of a Scottish baronial stately home - Traquair House.

Full details of the Dirty Weekend are available here.

Caddon View Wins Awards

Steve and Lisa at Caddon View are pleased to report that they have received a number of awards from Hotel Review Scotland following a visit by Gary McLean, the Editor.

They have received a Silver Plate Dining Award, a Breakfast Rosette awarded to hotels that provide a truly excellent breakfast and a Hospitality Award which is 'awarded on merit to extra-friendly hotels, ones where we feel especially confident guests will receive real hospitality'.

We are very proud to have achieved this within a year of us taking over the hotel.

You can see the full review here.

And this month there is a focus on the Borders, and several Tweed Valley members are featured, with Caddon View featured as Guest House of the Month.

Outdoor Show 2008 Video Update

Spring Offer from Caddon View

During April, if you are visiting Innerleithen, Traquair, Glentress or Peebles, why not spend 3 nights at Caddon View for the price of 2 nights?

Please quote Spring Offer on booking.

Note: there is no availability on April 4th, 28th or 29th April.