The Hideout @ Biggar offers something to suit everyone, all within an easy walk or drive.
Read on to find out more…
Biggar is an ideally located town in the South of Scotland enjoying a rural location whilst still being within easy commuting distance for all that the Scottish Borders, Clyde Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling have to offer. It is conveniently placed just 12miles from Junction 13 of the M74 motorway.
A thriving former market town (the livestock market closed in 1996), Biggar is a vibrant community with a wide range of independent shops along with several pubs, cafes and restaurants offering fantastic fare and hospitality.
There is always lots going on in and around Biggar, it hosts the Biggar Little Festval of the five arts each October and the Biggar Bonfire each Hogmanay, not to forget the annual Riding of the Marches & Gala week in June, the Biggar Agricultural Show in July and the Vintage Car Rally in August!
- Biggar Museum
- Biggar Puppet Theatre
New Lanark World heritage Site / New Lanark Mill
Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Stobo Castle
Tweed Valley Osprey Watch
Kailzie Gardens
Neidpath Castle
John Buchan Museum
Traquair House (the oldest inhabited house in Scotland with micro brewery & restaurant)
Donkey Heaven (Donkey Sanctuary, Melrose)
Rosslyn Chapel (as featured in The Da Vinci Code)
Jupiter Artland (sculpture park and visitor centre)
Museum of Lead Mining, Wanlockhead
Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway
Dumfries House
The Kelpies
Falkirk Wheel
Lots more great suggestions for itineraries, days out, historic sights and a host of events can be found on the following websites:
Activities Available Nearby
Go Ape
Tree top adventures/high ropes, Glentress near Peebles.
Hot Air Ballooning
Why not view the fantastic location from above? Virgin Balloon flights launch from Shieldhill Castle just outside Biggar.
There are many beautiful routes around the local area with stunning scenery direct from the lodge. For those looking for some off road thrills Glentress, Ae forest and 7Stanes courses near Dumfries are all within easy driving distance.
Clyde & Tweed river fishing
Joan Sheridan Equestrian Centre, just 5 minutes drive from the lodge.
Kailzie Equestrian Centre, Peebles
Scottish Equestrian Centre, Lanark
Spa & swimming facilities are available at the luxury, award winning Stobo Castle.
Public pools are available at Lanark, Peebles & Livingston
There are many wonderful walks nearby, including:
Tinto Hill ( including an ancient hillfort and cairn)
Biggar to Broughton Old Railway line
Tweedvalley Railway Path
Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve
