George & Abbotsford Hotel - Shopping around Newtown St Boswells

These ladies did the hair and make up for my wedding. They are great and I'd highly recommend them for other weddings. They were helpful and gave good advice, they did a range of hair styles with no problems. They did great make up, not heavy handed like some wedding make up. They also helped with a number of things on the morning of my wedding, like lacing up my dress and folding groomsmen handkerchiefs. They were just such a help and calming influence on the morning of my wedding.

Great salon and friendly staff. Emma stylist, great colours and cut. Thanks again 😊

A wonderful place. Great service and fab treatments.

Definitely the best beauty salon in the Borders! I absolutely love the treatments offered and the professionality of the therapists. The tasteful environment and personal touches of Fiona Ann's place make you feel very special. Thanks Fiona and Emma for looking after my skin for over 15 years.

I've just had the most amazing full body massage, and reflexology by Fiona, she so good at what she does I would recommend to her everyone, she makes her own candles which I can't wait to try when I get back to England. Thanks so much an amazing relaxing time. 😘

Great coffee and cakes, very good selection of second hand books.

Brilliant selection of second-hand books, classic, philosophy, music, etc.

Friendly and helpful owner. Full of interesting books and subjects. Something for everyone. Just off Melrose Square, easily accessible. Prices to suit all pockets.

Lovely weekend bookshop. Lots of antiquarian and local interest books. Worth a look if you're in the area

Love this book shop. We live in ayrshire and have nothing like this near us. Tea and a yummy cake first and then a good look round the books with the kids for a new book. Great kids selection. They also have an amazing cook shop at the rear that just has so many beatiful things... the person who finds the stock must have a great eye.

Fascinating selection of books. Fiction and Many non fiction including biography, political, travel writing. Huge children's selection. Thoroughly up to date. Big new delivery of books arrived as we were leaving. Cafe has SLOW table-only service; well over 5 minutes wait and it wasn't busy. The couple after us even had to go up to the counter to ask to be served!

I bought a new car here in Sept 2017. At the time, I thought part of the offer was 2 years free servicing. I had my car checked in for its 1st service, the service staff were aware of the deal but when it came to collect my car I was presented with a bill and I was told that I was not eligible for a free service. I was very unhappy at the time. The service staff were great as always, I couldn't blame them. With the help of Craig Anderson, we seem to have got to the cause of the problem. That is, in August the free service offer was available but the offer changed in Sept when I bought the car. So that's something to watch out for if you are car buying. Many thanks to Craig for turning an unhappy customer into a more contented one.

Made to feel extremely welcome by all staff we had contact with while our car was being seen to. Large air conditioned waiting area with tv and free waitress service for coffee and biscuits while we waited for our vehicle to be returned. Cannot praise this business enough. Look forward to our next visit in the near future. 10/10.

I bought a new car here in Sept 2017. At the time, I thought part of the offer was 2 years free servicing. I had my car checked in for its 1st service, the service staff were aware of the deal but when it came to collect my car I was presented with a bill and I was told that I was not eligible for a free service. I was very unhappy at the time. The service staff were great as always, I couldn't blame them. With the help of Craig Anderson, we seem to have got to the cause of the problem. That is, in August the free service offer was available but the offer changed in Sept when I bought the car. So that's something to watch out for if you are car buying. Many thanks to Craig for turning an unhappy customer into a more contented one.

Made to feel extremely welcome by all staff we had contact with while our car was being seen to. Large air conditioned waiting area with tv and free waitress service for coffee and biscuits while we waited for our vehicle to be returned. Cannot praise this business enough. Look forward to our next visit in the near future. 10/10.

I bought a new car here in Sept 2017. At the time, I thought part of the offer was 2 years free servicing. I had my car checked in for its 1st service, the service staff were aware of the deal but when it came to collect my car I was presented with a bill and I was told that I was not eligible for a free service. I was very unhappy at the time. The service staff were great as always, I couldn't blame them. With the help of Craig Anderson, we seem to have got to the cause of the problem. That is, in August the free service offer was available but the offer changed in Sept when I bought the car. So that's something to watch out for if you are car buying. Many thanks to Craig for turning an unhappy customer into a more contented one.

Made to feel extremely welcome by all staff we had contact with while our car was being seen to. Large air conditioned waiting area with tv and free waitress service for coffee and biscuits while we waited for our vehicle to be returned. Cannot praise this business enough. Look forward to our next visit in the near future. 10/10.

Always helpful and cheerful. They always appear to have some good stock of cars.

Found everyone very cheery and helpful. Good shop as part of the premises, and cheap fuel too. Worth a visit.

I bought a new car here in Sept 2017. At the time, I thought part of the offer was 2 years free servicing. I had my car checked in for its 1st service, the service staff were aware of the deal but when it came to collect my car I was presented with a bill and I was told that I was not eligible for a free service. I was very unhappy at the time. The service staff were great as always, I couldn't blame them. With the help of Craig Anderson, we seem to have got to the cause of the problem. That is, in August the free service offer was available but the offer changed in Sept when I bought the car. So that's something to watch out for if you are car buying. Many thanks to Craig for turning an unhappy customer into a more contented one.

Made to feel extremely welcome by all staff we had contact with while our car was being seen to. Large air conditioned waiting area with tv and free waitress service for coffee and biscuits while we waited for our vehicle to be returned. Cannot praise this business enough. Look forward to our next visit in the near future. 10/10.

Great selection of all types of garage goods and very reasonable prices as it's a life blood supply to a local town, not just out to rip folk off like some other garages out there... Staff have always been pleasant and helpful when needed. Regularly used when I'm passing.

One of the more expensive service stations

Great selection of all types of garage goods and very reasonable prices as it's a life blood supply to a local town, not just out to rip folk off like some other garages out there... Staff have always been pleasant and helpful when needed. Regularly used when I'm passing.

One of the more expensive service stations

Always use Tosh for parts ,service and MOT's. The service a great and it's not expensive by any means. They are always helpful a d give good advice no matter the question 're your bike. Good for as crack and banter as well. Always made to feel welcome even when they are stowed out with work. Great to deal with great service and they're human .

Top class honest dealing highly recommend

I recently undertook CBT training from Tom. We covered all the elements in great detail and didn't move on until both of us were confident that I had understood the principles and demonstrated good practice. Tom has a great deal of experience as a tutor, over a wide range of disciplines. This is evident in his processes and progressive teaching methods. Very happy with the training and I'm now riding about with confidence, allowing me to just enjoy the ride. If you want to do your CBT properly and receive a high standard of training to prepare you for the road and possibly your big bike test, it's well worth investing in training with Tom.

Well organised motorcycle tours

Couldn't be happier with the service I received! They repaired my alloy that was causing a slow leak and had me on my way in less than half an hour all for a very reasonable price! Thanks again!

Superb service, reasonable prices and helpful advice as always.

Enjoyed browsing through the Sale rails - of which there were many! And was very pleased with our purchases. Staff very friendly and chatty, but not intrusive! Helpful when asked, and happy to give us time.

Enjoyed browsing through the Sale rails - of which there were many! And was very pleased with our purchases. Staff very friendly and chatty, but not intrusive! Helpful when asked, and happy to give us time.

Great local crafts by Border craftspeople. Run by a craft Co operative.

Henderson's is a truly beautiful shop in the heart of Melrose. You can tell there is creative flair involved in selecting their stock, which is very cool and stylish. I love to follow their Instagram page which keeps you up-to-date with gifts to treat yourself, or a loved one, throughout the seasons.

Great shop to browse as they always have so many lovely things - unusual and funky stoneware for the garden or something special for the home - the perfect place for styling inspiration!

Usually use four wheel 🛒 to help get around. Only have two wheelers like a wheel barrow. But they did have wheelchairs available to save the day. Would be even better if the wheelchairs had a small trolley to avoid having to balance the basket on the lap of the wheelchair ♿ user. Signage from the A68 is OK at the southern entrance to Newtown St Boswells, but non-existent if you are coming from the town centre having left the A68 at the northern entrance to the town. We saw no reassuring sign confirming you're on the correct approach road to the garden centre at the final turn. Good selection of goods and plants. Didn't know in advance that there was a cafeteria - something to look forward to next time!

Very nice place. Helpful and friendly staff. Clean. Pity I was only passing through. Call in again most certainly.

Could not have been more friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend using them.

It's great, an Aladdin's cave

Lovely shop, great staff and materials

Amazing shop with fantastic products and cakes to die for. Been shopping here over 6 years as a cake maker its amazing what Marion has in stock for those essential diy bakes or better still get one maid by Marion and the girls from wedding cakes to classic bakes or perhaps novelty cake.

The guy that works on the till is a riot! You might think 'the guy' isn't specific enough but, I assure you, you'll know which one I mean. He's such a belter; and so now I can't shop anywhere else!

Unremarkable shopping experience. Hold monopoly position as only recognised supermarket in town.

Ordered this morning for daughters birthday they were delivered within 3 hours. Delivery driver spent an hour looking for the house as it is a name not a number. One of the most efficient services I have had when ordering flowers I would give this florist a 5* plus they also have very communication and the flowers are stunning

flowers have lasted over 2 weeks👍

Lovely produce particularly enjoyed buying and eating a fantastic blue goats cheese

Nice shop friendly service

Wonderful pharmacy_ everyone is a great help

Repeat prescription, in and out!

The guy that works on the till is a riot! You might think 'the guy' isn't specific enough but, I assure you, you'll know which one I mean. He's such a belter; and so now I can't shop anywhere else!

Unremarkable shopping experience. Hold monopoly position as only recognised supermarket in town.

Great garden design ideas and approach - Hamish has tonnes of experience and clearly loves what he does. Garden Options is a sister to the equally brilliant Hendersons of Melrose - stunning and stylish furniture and ornaments for the garden. Easily worth a special trip to Melrose for a browse (and buy!).

Lovely jewellery,

Good all round knowledge of shooting & fishing + good range of fishing equipment and guns.

Brilliant tackle shop , great prices with no pressure to buy but equally friendly staff. Will visit again and again. Recommended

Love this book shop. We live in ayrshire and have nothing like this near us. Tea and a yummy cake first and then a good look round the books with the kids for a new book. Great kids selection. They also have an amazing cook shop at the rear that just has so many beatiful things... the person who finds the stock must have a great eye.

Fascinating selection of books. Fiction and Many non fiction including biography, political, travel writing. Huge children's selection. Thoroughly up to date. Big new delivery of books arrived as we were leaving. Cafe has SLOW table-only service; well over 5 minutes wait and it wasn't busy. The couple after us even had to go up to the counter to ask to be served!

The guy that works on the till is a riot! You might think 'the guy' isn't specific enough but, I assure you, you'll know which one I mean. He's such a belter; and so now I can't shop anywhere else!

Unremarkable shopping experience. Hold monopoly position as only recognised supermarket in town.

Amazing shop with fantastic products and cakes to die for. Been shopping here over 6 years as a cake maker its amazing what Marion has in stock for those essential diy bakes or better still get one maid by Marion and the girls from wedding cakes to classic bakes or perhaps novelty cake.