Tag: Nature
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The Perfect Xmas Gift
The second edition of the hugely popular Border Station Walks is now available Sitting alongside its sister publication, Midlothian Station Walks, it provides details of circular walks from the three Borders Rail stations. Both books open up the beautiful countryside and amazing walks available from Shawfair station in Midlothian to Tweedbank station in the Scottish…
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Wild Flowers
There is a great diversity of wild flowers throughout the year bringing a floral beauty to the countryside. To identify wildflowers check out http://www.nativeflower.co.uk Tormental is a short creeping plant with yellow petals that is typically found in grassland, meadows and hedgerows. It can be used to treat wounds, stomach pain or made into a…
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April, Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness month has now been happening for 22 years to raise awareness of the causes and the cures for stress. A little stress can be beneficial while to much can affect our emotional and physical well being varying from person to person. One way to help reduce stress is to exercise regularily like going…
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Autumnal Equinox
Saturday 23rd September is the day when the sun is directly above the equator and the length of day and night is roughly equal. After this the nights become increasingly longer with cooler temperatures as the Northern Hemisphere begins to tilt away from the sun. In astronomical terms this marks the start of autumn which…
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Exciting New Arrival!
Our new book Midlothian Station Walks arrived from the printers today. 22 walks from the 4 Midlothian stations, Shawfair, Eskbank, Gorebridge and Newtongrange. This is the much awaited sequel to Border Station Walks but has a new look thanks to John from Industry Cottage, Gorebridge, who I am sure you will all agree, has done…
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May, National Walking Month
So let’s all get outside and start walking in the beautiful Borders where you don’t have to walk for miles to come across some wonderful scenery and wildlife. Time spent outdoors has many benefits for both your physical and mental health, so really is a no brainer. If you are looking for some new walks,…
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Bluebells
A carpet of bluebells covering the woodland floor is a sure sign that spring has arrived and the vibrant blue colour and scent are more than welcome after the long winter months. Amazingly, almost half the worlds bluebells are found in the UK and it is illegal to pick or destroy them. In folklore it…
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Snowdrops
The flowering of snowdrops is one of the first signs that winter is drawing to a close. There are more that 2,500 varieties and they are a symbol of spring, purity and hope for better times ahead. Snowdrops got their name, not from drops of snow, but from tear drop shaped pearl earrings that were…
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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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Fogbow
The next time it is foggy go out and see if you can spot a fogbow, the rainbows ghostly cousin. They are also know as white or ghost rainbows as they only have a red outer and a bluish inner edge. In a fogbow the size of the water droplets are very much smaller than…
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