Whitglen Canine Conditioning Centre

The Whitglen Canine Conditioning Centre sits just outside Hawick, and it's one of those places that'll only really appeal if you've got a dog in tow - which, let's be honest, you might if you're staying at one of the nearby farm glamping spots like Stouslie Snugs.

It's a working training facility rather than a tourist attraction in the traditional sense. Dogs come here to get properly conditioned, and if you're visiting with a pooch that needs a bit of obedience work or just some serious exercise before you hit the road again, this is where you'd bring them. The centre works with dogs of all temperaments, which is useful if you've got a nervous one or a ball of chaos that needs channelling.

The Scottish Borders already offer brilliant walking country - Hawick itself is surrounded by moorland and forestry - so realistically, you'd only detour here if you needed professional help with your dog's behaviour. It's not somewhere to pop in for an afternoon browse. Phone ahead to find out what sessions they're running and whether they take walk-ins, because opening hours aren't advertised online.

If you're staying at Stouslie Snugs for a few nights and travelling with a spaniel or collie that's a bit out of control, it could be worth booking a session. But it's not a holiday destination in itself. For most visitors, the real draw in this part of the Borders is the walking and the quiet landscapes, not the dog training.