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Cairns
A cairn is a manmade stack of stones that has been used since prehistoric times as way markers, memorials, burial chambers or to mark the summit of hills and mountains. According to Highland folklore, when clans fought each man would place a stone in a pile and those that returned from battle removed a stone.…
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Midlothian Film Locations
Roslin Gunpowder Mill was once the largest gunpowder factory in Scotland and was in operation for over 150 years. Gunpowder made here was exported all over the world and was used from the time of the Napoleonic Wars until the Second World War. Rosslyn Chapel was built in the 15th century for the St Clair…
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Leaderfoot Viaduct
The viaduct was built in 1863 for the Berwick Railway and carried the branch line of the former North British Railway. This linked the East Coast Main Line with the Waverley Line. Slender sandstone pillars tower 37m above the waters of the River Tweed and with 19 arches which all have identical spans of 13m.…
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Gorse
Gorse, or whin as it as sometimes known, is a member of the pea family and has vibrant yellow flowers that have a coconut scent. Peak flowering time is April and May but its flowers can be seen all year round. A sprig of gorse is often added to a brides wedding bouquet as a…
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Trimontium
The fort was an advanced post of the Roman Empire at the foot of the Eildon Hills and occupied intermittently from 80-211AD. It was 60 miles from Hardians Wall and was at least 3 times larger than any of the forts along the wall. It had many phases of construction and contained annexes, bath house…
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Christmas Message
Drumlin Walks wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us so that we can all get out into the fresh air and enjoy the countryside. Infact even if the weather is inclement it is worth putting on your boots, a brave face and your…
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Explosive Past
Scotlands first gunpowder mill began production in 1795 and was on the banks of the Gore Water at Gorebridge. It produced gunpowder for the Napoleonic wars but closed in 1861. Roslin Gunpowder Mill was once the largest in Scotland starting production in 1801. For over 150 years it produced gunpowder from the time of the…
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New Outlets !
Two new bookshops have opened in the Scottish Borders this week and both are now stocking copies of Border Station Walks ! Heron and Willow is based on the Canongate in Jedburgh and Wedale bookshop can be found on the Galashiels Road in Stow. Heron and Willow – Jedburgh Wedale Bookshop – Stow Apart from…
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Valentines Day
Here at Drumlin Walks we like to think of Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love in all its forms, partners, friends, family or even pets. Your love can also extend to the surrounding countryside and the pleasure that you get from being in the great outdoors. So, to help you enjoy the great outdoors…
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