2026 Textiles & Treasures of the Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders

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Rowan Tree Travel
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May 30 - Jun 6, 2026
Group size: 9 - 11
2026 Textiles & Treasures of the Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders

Rowan Tree Travel
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May 30 - Jun 6, 2026
Group size: 9 - 11

About this trip

 We invite you to slip away to a location in Scotland that’s altogether different: the Scottish Borders. South of Edinburgh and north of England, the Borders is rich with gently rolling hills, sweet towns, architectural gems and wonderful artisans. It has a rich history as a center for textile mills and dye houses. It’s also full of majestic houses and castles. Our small group of 10-12 participants will stay in one of those historic homes during our retreat, at Abbotsford, the former home of author Sir Walter Scott. From our private wing of the house, we’ll explore textile and fiber-related venues, meet makers, and enjoy Tangled Galashiels, a community led fiber festival. Textiles & Treasures of the Scottish Borders is a retreat as relaxed and intimate as the surrounding landscape. Ready to live in a grand house and participate in fiber-infused adventures, in an off-the-beaten-track Scottish setting? Join us!


To Register 

A Registration Form and a non-refundable $1000 deposit are required to join the trip. Once you submit your online registration and deposit payment is received, your spot on the tour is secure. See our Terms & Conditions HERE.


Have questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

IMPORTANT DETAILS TO KEEP IN MIND

This trip needs at least 9 participants in order to proceed (i.e. the trip is "guaranteed"). We strongly advise you to wait to purchase your flights until the trip is guaranteed by us to go forward. Unless otherwise stated, our regular Terms and Conditions apply to this trip and for any cancellations (click here to see our Terms and Conditions).


Tour Activity Level 

We would describe this trip as a Woolly Wander.


Mobility Comfort Level = Mobility Level 2+

Walks of up to a mile over uneven ground, a few stairs in our accommodation but some steep flights in older properties we'll visit. 

Review our Tour Activity and Mobility Comfort Levels here.


Travel Insurance Rowan Tree Travel highly recommends purchasing travel insurance. You may purchase through our preferred partner Arch RoamRight by clicking here or through your own provider.


Arranging Your Flights In order to gather easily for the tour, we provide an arrival and departure "window" at a major transportation hub - typically an international airport at your destination country. Flights scheduled outside the provided windows may result in additional transportation costs and missed tour activities. For this reason, we greatly appreciate your cooperation in booking travel that accommodates our specifications. Please do not purchase airfare until the tour is guaranteed by RTTF to go forward.


Please Note the Following Rowan Tree Travel reserves the right to alter any part of this itinerary in order to address weather conditions, unforeseen circumstances or to improve the participant experience.

What’s included

  • Accommodations
    All accommodations during the scheduled tour
  • Breakfast
    Breakfast is included every day
  • Workshops
    Workshop Fees & Supplies, unless otherwise specified
  • Activities
    Entrance fees and activity fees, unless otherwise specified
  • Meals (partial)
    An average of two meals per day. Prepare to purchase either dinner or lunch based on the day’s activities
  • Transportation
    Private group transportation in a private mini-coach

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Beverages
    Soda, alcohol, cafe items
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Items

Available Packages

Shared Accommodation
Deposit: $1,000
Available until April 30, 20264 left

Standard Shared Accommodation: $4100 per person; A shared room for two people and with two beds and ensuite or private bathroom (roommates can sign up together or can be assigned)

$4,100
Deposit: $1,000
Triple Shared Accommodation
Deposit: $1,000
Available until April 30, 2026Only 3 left

Triple Shared Accommodation: $3900 per person; 

A private room with two beds for two people, leading to a smaller room with one bed for one person. Private bathroom. 

$3,900
Deposit: $1,000
Single Accommodation
Deposit: $1,000
Available until April 30, 2026Sold Out

Single Accommodation: $5250 per person; One private room for one person with one bed and ensuite bathroom (or private bathroom shared with tour leader)

$5,250
Deposit: $1,000

Available Add-Ons

Early Arrival Option: Single
$395
Available until April 30, 20266 left

Early Arrival Option: Single Accommodation $395

Arrive before the trip begins, on Friday May 29th, 2026 at Parliament House Hotel, Edinburgh. Breakfast included.

Early Arrival Option: Shared
$207
Available until April 30, 20264 left

Early Arrival Option: Shared Accommodation $207 per person

Arrive before the trip begins, on Friday May 29th, 2026 at Parliament House Hotel, Edinburgh. Breakfast included.



Itinerary

Day 1
Saturday, May 30

Tangled

Welcome to Scotland! 

Participants will meet at our favorite Edinburgh hotel to travel together with tour leader Lindsay in our own minicoach to the Borders.


First stop? A wool festival! Tangled Galashiels celebrates the incredible dyers, spinners and crafters of the Scottish Borders and beyond. We’ll enjoy perusing their work and getting to know the region’s artisans, with time to explore the different venues spread through the town and find a little lunch.


Mid-afternoon we’ll be ready to head to Abbotsford for check in, settling into our rooms and a welcome dinner in the house’s stately dining room. Evenings are for relaxing, knitting or handwork and a wee dram or cuppa. Join the group in the living room or enjoy a quiet stretch of solitude in Abbotsford’s elegant gardens.

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