The best walks and hikes around Maxton And Mertoun

Adult admission is currently £13 each. There's a small kiosk and souvenir shop. Beautiful, shady grounds with plenty of benches.

this exists irl and it did not collapse when we cycled over it. it made an interesting and exciting noise as we rode across

For a unique experience at the Waterloo Monument atop Peniel Heugh, consider visiting during the late afternoon. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the Scottish Borders, enhancing the panoramic views from the summit. To access the monument's interior and climb the spiral staircase to the viewing platform, you can borrow a key from the Lothian Estates Office in nearby Bonjedward for a small fee. Remember to check the office's opening hours in advance to ensure availability. [1] https://scotlandstartshere.com/point-of-interest/the-waterloo-monument//

Some say Maid Lilliard fought at Lilliard’s Edge during the Battle of Ancrum Moor to avenge her slain lover, while others believe she sought revenge for her lost family. According to legend, she either killed the ruthless English leaders Sir Ralph Evers and Sir Brian Laiton or rallied the outnumbered Scots to victory. After the battle, searchers found her body near the fallen English leaders. Though badly injured, she was recognized by her golden hair and white plume. Whether she truly struck down Laiton remains unknown, but she was given an individual burial, and a memorial was later erected in her honor.

From a distance, the roof of the building, which stands on a small hill, and the striking red columns shimmer through the trees. The architecture could indicate a small round temple or a pavilion. As you get closer, you can see people inside - no, there are statues placed there! "THE MUSE OF NATURE" is the title of the work of art.

If you are visiting the Dryburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders, you might want to cross the Dryburgh Suspension Bridge* over the River Tweed. This footbridge was first built in 1817as the first chain bridge in Scotland, but it was blown down twice and replaced by a steel wire cable suspension bridge in 1911. The bridge has a span of about 260 feet and offers scenic views of the river and the surrounding landscape. The bridge was refurbished in the early 1990s and is open to the public.

If you are visiting the Scottish Borders, you might want to check out the Temple of the Muses, a charming rotunda that overlooks the River Tweed near Dryburgh Abbey. It was built in 1817 by the 11th Earl of Buchan, a passionate admirer of the poet James Thomson, who wrote The Four Seasons and Rule Britannia. The temple has nine columns, each inscribed with the name of one of the nine muses of Greek mythology, and a bust of Thomson on top. You can reach the temple by following the signs from the William Wallace Statue or crossing the Chain Bridge from Dryburgh Village

Eildon Hill North is an historic, photogenic and widely visible landmark in the Scottish Borders. At 1325 feet (404 m) this peak is the second highest of the three Eildon (pronounced ‘Eeldon’) Hills located just south of Melrose. The significance of Eildon Hill North was recognised by Bronze Age and Iron Age peoples and by the Romans. This peak was the site of the largest Iron Age hill fort in Scotland. Up to 2000 people are thought to have lived here at the same time. Today the pockmarks from hundreds of roundhouse platforms and nearly 1-mile of defences are still visible. When the Romans came in about 80 AD they built their mighty garrison fort called ‘Trimontium’ (named after the three Eildon peaks) immediately below Eildon Hill North and also placed a signal station on this summit. Trimontium was the largest Roman settlement north of Hadrian’s Wall. The short but steep climb up Eildon Hill North is well worth the effort! On a clear day you will be rewarded with stunning views. The popular St Cuthbert’s Way that runs from Melrose Abbey to Holy Island in Northumberland climbs over the col in the Eildon Hills and provides a pleasant way up Eildon Hill North.