Parks and gardens

The Scottish Borders contains some fantastic parks and gardens which are available free of charge to the visiting public.

Parks

You can view a list of the parks we maintain throughout the region on our website.

Gardens

You can view a list of the gardens which we provide and maintain on our website.

Get close to nature

We’ve created a series of fun, family friendly outdoor activities to help children (and adults) discover more about the nature on their doorstep throughout the year.

Whether you want to sharpen your observation skills, get creative with friends and classmates or help grow tomorrow’s woodlands, there’s something for everyone to try.

Follow the links below to download each activity sheet and start exploring:

Getting in touch

If you have any comments, concerns or questions about our parks and gardens, phone 0300 100 1800.

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Customer Advice and Support Service

Address: Council Headquarters
Newtown St. Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA

Telephone: 0300 100 1800