Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Travel Partner in Dumfries
Border Travel has been a trusted name in the travel industry since 1964, celebrating over six decades of dedicated service. As one of the United Kingdom's leading independent travel agents, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of travel arrangements without being tied to any single tour operator or airline. Our commitment to independence allows us to negotiate exclusive contracts, ensuring competitive pricing across holidays, flights, cruises, car hire, and accommodation. With ABTA and ATOL protection, alongside IATA membership, we provide financially secure travel solutions. Our experienced consultants, boasting over 100 years of combined expertise, utilise cutting-edge reservation systems to deliver tailored travel experiences.Specialising in both leisure and business travel, we serve clients across south west Scotland, the Borders, and Cumbria. Our physical office in Dumfries remains a hub for personalised assistance, complemented by comprehensive online services. We continually strive to maintain the highest service standards while passing negotiated discounts directly to customers. Whether planning a round-the-world adventure or a corporate trip, our focus remains on delivering value, reliability, and expert guidance to every client.
Services
Holiday Bookings
Flight Reservations
Car Hire Services
Travel Insurance
Hotel Bookings
Cruise Holidays
Business Travel
Flight Ticketing
Travel Consultations
Tailor-Made Holidays
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in the travel industry
- Our consultants have over 100 years combined travel expertise
- We offer ABTA and ATOL protected travel arrangements
- We provide exclusive negotiated airfares with major airlines
- We operate the only business travel section in south west Scotland
Associations and certifications
- ABTA
- ATOL
- IATA
Services
Holiday Bookings
We offer comprehensive holiday booking services covering package holidays, flight-only options, and accommodation arrangements. Our independent status allows access to exclusive deals across global destinations. With expert consultants specialising in tailor-made itineraries, we ensure competitive pricing through direct airline contracts while maintaining ABTA and ATOL financial protection for customer security.
Flight Reservations
Our flight booking service provides access to special negotiated airfares with major airlines worldwide. As an IATA member with in-house ticketing capabilities, we offer competitive pricing on both leisure and business travel. Our consultants handle complex itineraries including round-the-world tickets, with dedicated support for corporate clients across multiple industry sectors.
Car Hire Services
We arrange car hire services globally through partnerships with leading rental companies. Our competitive pricing extends to airport transfers and long-term rentals, with expert guidance on insurance requirements and vehicle selection. Customers benefit from our industry experience and negotiated discounts that ensure value-for-money transportation solutions at destinations worldwide.
Travel Insurance
We provide comprehensive travel insurance options covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and baggage protection. Our policies accommodate diverse needs including family holidays, adventure sports, and senior travellers. With expert advice on coverage requirements and claims processes, we ensure peace of mind through carefully selected insurance providers meeting industry protection standards.
Business Travel
Our dedicated business travel department serves corporate clients across south west Scotland, the Borders, and Cumbria. We manage complex itineraries, conference bookings, and frequent flyer programmes with exclusive negotiated rates. Offering 24/7 support for urgent travel needs, our experienced consultants handle expense reporting and budget management while maintaining compliance with corporate travel policies.
People
Gary Jardine
Retail Manager
With over 30 years in the travel industry, Gary specialises in destination expertise across the Maldives and Australia. He leads our retail team with extensive knowledge of global travel trends and supplier relationships.
Romana Copland
Assistant Retail Manager
Romana brings 35 years of travel experience, focusing on Mauritius and Florida destinations. She excels in creating bespoke holiday experiences while managing team operations in Dumfries.
Amanda Weymouth
Senior Travel Consultant
Specialising in New York and Las Vegas travel, Amanda has 25 years' experience crafting luxury itineraries. Her expertise extends to corporate event planning and transatlantic flight negotiations.
Iain Urquhart
Assistant Business Travel Manager
With 35 years in business travel, Iain manages corporate accounts across Australia and Las Vegas. He specialises in complex itinerary planning and expense management systems for corporate clients.
Michael McGarrie
Business Travel Consultant
Michael offers 25 years of business travel expertise, focusing on Dubai and Lanzarote corporate destinations. He provides tailored solutions for multinational companies while maintaining cost-effective travel policies.
Questions
How can I book travel with Border Travel?
You can book through our Dumfries office, by phone on 01387 253381, or via our website. Our consultants assist with all travel arrangements from 9am-4:30pm Monday-Saturday.
Are Border Travel's prices competitive?
Yes, as independent agents we negotiate exclusive airline contracts and pass discounts directly to customers, ensuring competitive pricing across all travel services.
What protection does Border Travel offer?
We provide ABTA and ATOL financial protection for all package holidays and flight bookings, ensuring customer security and peace of mind.
Do you offer business travel services?
Yes, we operate the only dedicated business travel department in south west Scotland, handling corporate accounts with tailored expense reporting and budget management.
Can you arrange specialised holiday types?
Our consultants create tailor-made holidays worldwide, including round-the-world trips, with expertise in destination-specific experiences from the Maldives to New York.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and bank transfers. Specific payment options may vary depending on the travel supplier's requirements for your booking.
Reviews (2)
Carolann Cameron
Nov 03, 2021
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Excellent service and staff extremely helpful, all the time . Truly personal service with care and consideration given well worth a visit.
Garry Wright
Oct 09, 2018
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Thanks very much to Philippa of Border Travel for her excellent customer service and advice today. Much appreciated.
