The borders ?is/are a largely rural district of SE Scotland, between Northumberland and Edinburgh.
Famous for abbeys and rugby clubs. Proud of their textile history.
1. Waterloo monument - early 19th century, marks the battle.
200 metres above Teviotdale. You can climb it for a fee..
Surrounded by woodland and green undergrowth - brambles, ferns, laurel, nettle, buttercups.
Stunning view.
BBQ - single pot with a block of charcoal in the bottom. Convenient and portable. No controls.2. Monteath Mausoleum - built 1864 to commemorate the general who is actually interred in Glasgow.
Another great view.
Another great view.
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3. Smailholm - The Pringle family weren't taking any chances when they built a tower house to keep out the notorious Border Reivers: it's got 2.5m thick walls.
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