Disabled dating in The Scottish Borders
Get to know disabled singles in the Borders towns, whether you live in Hawick, Kelso, Peebles, Galashiels or somewhere in between.
The Scottish Borders at a glance
The Borders are rolling hills and market towns along the River Tweed, rich in abbeys, textiles and rugby, and only an hour or so south of Edinburgh. The towns are spread out, so searching close to home helps keep a first date simple.
- Galashiels
- Melrose
- Selkirk
- Peebles
- Kelso
- Jedburgh
- Hawick
The Scottish Borders: accessible first-date ideas
Abbeys, gardens and riverside towns, many with accessible areas.
Abbotsford
Sir Walter Scott's home beside the Tweed, with an accessible house, gardens and visitor centre.
Great Tapestry of Scotland
A fully accessible visitor centre in Galashiels, close to the railway.
Melrose Abbey
Romantic ruins in a pretty town, with some accessible areas.
Floors Castle
Accessible areas and grounds on the edge of Kelso.
Peebles
A handsome Tweed town with a good high street for coffee and a gentle wander.
Getting around The Scottish Borders
Trains on the Borders Railway link Galashiels and Tweedbank with Edinburgh, buses connect the market towns, and the abbeys are only a short drive from each other. Blue Badge parking is plentiful. Meeting near the railway makes travel easy for both of you.
With a National Entitlement Card, the buses between Galashiels, Melrose, Selkirk, Peebles and Kelso are free for eligible disabled people.
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The Scottish Borders: your questions
What would make a good accessible first date in the Borders?
Abbotsford, the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels and the grounds at Floors Castle are all accessible and relaxed.
Is getting around the Borders hard with a disability?
Not between the main towns, which have the railway and buses. The smaller places are easier by car, and Blue Badge spaces are rarely a problem.
Can I meet someone across the border?
Yes. Borders members come first, and Edinburgh, Northumberland just over the border and the rest of the UK are open to you.