Learmont Mackenzie Travel, founded by two knowledgeable and experienced walkers, Alastair Learmont and Kitty Bruce-Gardyne (Mackenzie), offers programmes of short walking breaks among the beautiful hills and valleys of the Scottish Borders.
Circular day walks begin from various locations in the Borders, such as Melrose, Selkirk or Innerleithen. Weekend breaks are based in comfortable hotels, such as Fauhope House in Gattonside, by Melrose. All destinations are easily accessible from Edinburgh, usually an hour's drive.
Alastair and Kitty believe that deeply satisfying walking combines pleasurable awareness of both landscape and history.
Day walks and week-end walking programmes consist of non-competitive perambulations over wild heather covered hills, along ancient sheep and cattle drove roads, through wooded valleys, visiting historic houses and gardens along the way.
Alastair and Kitty also offer a combination of walking weekends focused on matters of cultural interest: Sir Walter Scott, Gardens, Abbeys and Music are just some of the themes which they cover
For more detailed information see www.walkborders.com web-site.
Alastair Learmont is an advocate by profession, with a background in the classics, Alastair has extensive experience leading group walks in Scotland, as well as further afield in Italy and France. He has a particular interest in Borders history and folklore and is a passionate musician. 
Kitty Bruce-Gardyne (Mackenzie) has experience leading and managing walking groups in Italy, and was formerly Chief Executive of the British Chamber of Commerce in Milan. She has researched extensively in the Tweed Valley and has particular interests in the traditions of the Borders: its festivals, food and textiles. Now a mother of four daughters, she lives in Edinburgh with her family. Both Alastair and Kitty are keenly aware of the importance of the Borders in the story of Scotland. Tailor-made private breaks for families and friends are also available. |
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