# Scottish Borders Looksee AR — Explore with Augmented Reality

> Augmented reality viewer for discovering Scottish Borders points of interest offline. (iPhone/iPad app by Objexs Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scottish-borders-looksee-ar/id1241782212 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Objexs Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235184399)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scottish-borders-looksee-ar/id1241782212/reviews.md

## What is Scottish Borders Looksee AR?

Looksee AR for the Scottish Borders is an Augmented Reality (AR) viewer used to find places of interest directly on your phone camera's screen and add fun, knowledge and interest to your adventures and tours. 

Ideal for both tourists and locals wishing to explore and find out more about their surroundings and beyond: whether by foot, bicycle,car, taxi or Uber!

It's simple to use - you just point and go! It includes a choice of Map or Satellite Image in view and a Search function to help locate things.

Once downloaded no wi-fi or cellular network is necessary, so you can use when out and about in the Borders, even when there is no or poor signal coverage.

This version, for the Scottish Borders, locates places in and around this area in the south of Scotland. It reaches a rectangle stretching towards the coast at  Dunbar at its northern most edge and south to Langholm inland. Then west past Biggar in land to the coast at Berwick upon Tweed. An area of over 4700 km2.

All areas within the region are covered,  including Coldingham, Coldstream, Duns, Eyemouth, Galashields, Hawick, Innerleithen, Jedburgh,  Kelso, Lauder, Melrose, Peebles, Selkirk and St Boswells. 

In fact there are around 4,000 places of interest viewable within the App including Melrose Abbey, Kailzie Gardens, Floors Castle and Culter Fell.

Categories that can be viewed and selected include Tourist Attractions, Hills, Lakes, Parks & Woodlands, Cities, Towns, Suburban Areas, Villages & Hamlets, cafes, Restaurants, Cafes, Airports, Train & Major Bus Stations, Municipal Buildings, Places of Worship, Historic Sites and Museums & Arts. 

Some of the helpful Looksee features include:

 - Interactive objects (that you can touch for more information on them)
 - Magic EYE (to declutter the visuals and select only objects within)
 - Satellite or Map image in view (can select which or disable completely)
 - Search menu (with on-screen directional arrow and indicator graphics)
 - Filters menu (using which the categories of points of interest you wish to display can be easily filtered out or selected)
 - Distance slider (for an interactive depth of view filter up to 10km)
 - Zoom (using an on screen pinch to zoom gesture)
 - Snap-shot camera (for annotating your photos)
 - Video recorder for saving and sharing interesting places on social media (accessed by holding the camera icon for 1 second)
 - Radar view of everything around you on map (hold face down)

So please enjoy adding interest to your Scottish Borders outdoor adventures!

## Key features

- Augmented reality viewer
- Offline map and satellite views
- Search and filter points of interest
- Interactive objects with information
- Snapshot camera and video recorder
- Distance slider for depth of view

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View All Categories | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scottish-borders-looksee-ar/id1241782212/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very Interesting

*2018-09-18*

Really enjoying using this, never thought this kind of display possible, but is fab!

## Frequently asked questions about Scottish Borders Looksee AR

### What is Scottish Borders Looksee AR?

Scottish Borders Looksee AR is an augmented reality application that helps users discover places of interest in the Scottish Borders region directly through their phone's camera. It overlays information about landmarks, attractions, and amenities onto the live camera feed.

### Can I use Scottish Borders Looksee AR without an internet connection?

Yes, once downloaded, Scottish Borders Looksee AR does not require Wi-Fi or a cellular network, making it usable even in areas with poor or no signal coverage. This allows for seamless exploration while traveling.

### What types of places can I find with Scottish Borders Looksee AR?

The app locates around 4,000 places of interest, including tourist attractions, natural features like hills and lakes, parks, cities, towns, villages, cafes, restaurants, historic sites, and museums. You can filter by various categories to find what you're looking for.

### How does the augmented reality feature work in Scottish Borders Looksee AR?

When you point your phone's camera, the app identifies and displays points of interest in your vicinity. You can touch these interactive objects to get more information, and the 'Magic EYE' feature helps declutter the visuals to show only selected objects.

### What devices are compatible with Scottish Borders Looksee AR?

Scottish Borders Looksee AR is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices to provide an augmented reality exploration experience.

### How often is Scottish Borders Looksee AR updated?

The app was last updated on June 23, 2022, with the latest version being 9.3. Regular updates ensure the app remains functional and may include new features or expanded points of interest.

### Does Scottish Borders Looksee AR have ads?

No, Scottish Borders Looksee AR does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience without any ad interruptions.

### What is the age rating for Scottish Borders Looksee AR?

Scottish Borders Looksee AR has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no mature themes or content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.3 — 2022-06-23

Updated for IOS 15 compatibility
Updated UI
Updated Launch Screen

### 9.1 — 2021-05-05

Updated to latest Permissions
Updated to latest Developer Versions
Updated UI Graphics
Added new tap menu

### 8.5 — 2019-11-25

Updated to Latest iOS 13.2.3
Updated Graphics

### 8.4 — 2019-06-19

Improved text readability
Improved location stability

Please Rate & Review our App !

### 8.3 — 2019-06-12

Improved positioning stability

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