The guide for 2023 includes the area as one its 30 best destinations to visit around the world.
The south of Scotland is included among 30 global destinations in the Lonely Planet's Best in Travel guide for 2023.However, it said that meant you could find "breathing room" even in summer and "peaceful corners".
It highlights southern Scotland's "extensive forest cover" and "bustling market towns" along with "sandy stretches of coastline".Among the attractions recommended are Traquair House, Melrose Abbey, Caerlaverock Castle, Culzean Castle and Abbotsford House.
"This recognition will put the south of Scotland on the map for more foreign and domestic visitors and encourage them to stay longer and spend more as they sustainably explore and discover the region's historical, cultural and natural attractions," he said.Image source,Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland chief executive, said the region could offer a "wealth of fantastic experiences" from dark skies to breathtaking coastline and great walking and cycling routes.
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