Allanton, Scottish Borders

Flower Delivery to Allanton – A Small Village in the Scottish Borders

Situated in Edrom, a rural parish of east central Berwickshire, Allanton is bounded by Bunkle and Preston and Chirnside on the north; Chirnside, hutton and Whitsome and Hilton on the east; and Whitsome and Hilton, Swinton and Fogo on the south; and Langton and Duns on the west.

Allanton is just six miles west of the border of Northumberland. Duns and Berwick-upon-Tweed are two of the closest market towns. If you like historical structures, you'll find quite a few in Allanton.

HISTORY

The village of Allanton used to be part of the estate of the Blackadders, a powerful border clan. The family was always part of the frequent Borders' feuds and through grants from King James II of Scotland, have extended their lands.

ATTRACTIONS

The streets of Allanton is filled with single-storey terraced cottages with gardens dating back to the late 18th to early 19th century. If you're interested in browsing these kinds of architecture, make a trip to Allanton. You can also bring a date to enjoy these sights. Even better, you can make it a romantic getaway by getting some Allanton flowers to present to them. Then again, if you can't get flowers in Allanton, you can always send flowers to Allanton by going to our website and placing an order.

That said, here's a list of the old structures you can find in the village of Allanton:

Allanbrae – a former school located on the north-west of the village.

The Old Bakehouse – the former bakehouse to the Blackadder estate. This stone-built terraced cottage dates back to the 19th century.

Allanton Village Hall – a former schoolroom.

Holmeknowe – located opposite the village hall and is known for its tripartite segmental-arched windows.

Brunton House – owned by the Brunton family who were known tailors in Edinburgh before moving to Allanton. This is a large stone-built Victorian villa that is now a family home.

The Allanton Inn – formerly two cottages that were joined in the 1830s.

Nearby Attractions

After you've enjoyed the many wonders of Allanton, why not spend some time in nearby locations? The destinations close by have some really interesting attractions as well, and here's a sample of what you can find:

Edrom Church – built by Robert Blackadder, Archbishop of Glasgow in 1499.

Paxton House – located near Berwick-upon-Tweed, this is a great place to spend time with family and friends. There is something for everyone at Paxton House and dogs are welcome too. There are paths that pass through woodland, rivers, the Well Garden and the formal gardens. Children can play on the adventure playground with swings, climbing frames and lots more. There is also a caravan park on the estate grounds if you want to stay within the grounds of the house.

Norham Castle – a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The castle is partly ruined today but it was once one of the most important strongholds in the region.

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