Swinton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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The Green at Swinton The village was planned around this rectangular green where the village cross (1769) stands. The prominent building on the left is the former Free Church (1860) now used as the village hall, but closed to the public at present. The name Swinton probably comes from 'Swine Town' from the days when there were lots of wild boars (pigs or swine) in the area. (Source: Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton, Berwickshire The 18th Century Market Cross standing on the village green
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West Gatehouse (Swinton House) Identical to North Gatehouse submitted for NT8147
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The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

4 out of 5
The Green Duns Scotland
The price is ₹9,955 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹9,955
₹18,108 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Coldstream Museum are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
Very good option for a pub/small hotel stay in the Borders. Particularly good food offer: definitely not just pub grub.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is ₹25,025 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹25,025
₹30,031 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (299 reviews)
Wonderful stay!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3 out of 5
St Boswells Melrose Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,762 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹10,762
₹12,915 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Dryburgh ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (858 reviews)
It was nice to be able to have dogs

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
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Cabin Sleeps 6 - Pets, Patio & Edinburgh Festival

Cabin Sleeps 6 - Pets, Patio & Edinburgh Festival

3 out of 5
Dunbar Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Whitesands and Dunbar Golf Club are located nearby.
Cabin Sleeps 6 - Pets, Patio & Edinburgh Festival
Composers at Woodlands

Composers at Woodlands

5 out of 5
Woodlands Berwick-upon-Tweed England
Stay at this luxury cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a computer station. Popular attractions The Swan Centre for Leisure and Berwick ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great size place for the price

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Composers at Woodlands
Kirk Cottage

Kirk Cottage

3 out of 5
Kelso Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Kelso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Clifton Park and Cheviot Hills are located nearby.
Kirk Cottage
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Popular places to visit

Manderston House

You can find out about the history of Duns with a stop at Manderston House. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Manderston House

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Duns Castle Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Duns. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

The Jim Clark Room

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Jim Clark Room during your travels in Duns. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Jim Clark Room

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Aerial view of a serene lake reflecting the golden sunlight, embraced by rolling hills and lush green fields, Duns, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Duns