Our Own Story, Poured into Every Pint. After 25 years in the oil and gas industry, I decided it was time to swap pipelines for pints. As a retirement gift to myself, I bought a little pub in central Scotland — never imagining that the real treasure would be found in the kitchen. Cath, with over 20 years of hospitality experience and a gift for creating mouthwatering, home-cooked dishes, was the chef. One night, between the clatter of pans and the scent of fresh herbs, she stole my heart. We ran that first pub with passion, but the long hours took their toll, and we eventually sold it. Now, in the beautiful Scottish Borders, we’ve found our new home — and our new pub, the Dryburgh Arms, acquired in August 2025. Here, we’re blending Cath’s exceptional Scottish cooking with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where every guest is treated like an old friend. We personally have had an incredible welcome here, from the amazing friendly local population - so come in, pull up a chair, and let us share our love and passion — for food, for people, for good memorable times with you - and remember you are always assured of the famous Scottish Borders welcome here! Saul and Cath

Our wonderfully friendly food and wet sales bar at the Dryburgh Arms is at the heart of our village community and our location on St Cuthberts way means that we also welcome many visitors to the Borders too. We are simply what it says on the tin...Pub with Rooms...and we serve excellent fresh home cooked food in the evenings. With a cosy open fire and an equally warm welcome, we have a fine selection of local ales and spirits. Now complete with our three lovely rooms upstairs (ONE FLIGHT OF STEPS) with superking size comfy beds for your extra comfort and decorated in heathery tones. All rooms can be twin beds. Our fabulous Manager Cath and the Team at Dryburgh Arms are always on hand to look after you and will make sure you have everything you need and whilst check in is from 5pm you can gain access earlier using our key safe. Whilst our rooms are booked on a room only basis, full traditional Scottish breakfast is available for an extra charge, with fresh fruit, natural yoghurt and cereals also available. There is also freshly cooked, wholesome Scottish food available in the evenings as well. There is on-street parking. There is no make up of your room on multiple night stays at present, but this can be done on request and clean towels and linen will always be provided.

Based in the village of NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS (PLEASE NOTE WE ARE 2 MILES FROM MELROSE AND 1 MILE FROM ST BOSWELLS) we are the perfect base for exploring the Borders with Melrose, Jedburgh, Kelso and Galashiels right on our doorstep and simply being a five minute car journey to the nearest train station in Tweedbank with a direct route into the centre of Edinburgh every hour. There is a also a good bus service which stops directly outside the pub, being the 67 which runs from Berwick to Galashiels. Situated right on St Cuthbert's Way walking route and overlooking the Eildon Hills its a perfect spot for walking or cycling... the list is endless with fishing and golfing nearby. We provide excellent freshly made home cooked evening meals. We are the perfect stop to explore the wonderful Scottish Borders and all it has to offer and Cath is on hand to help with any queries.