A tranquil stretch of the River Teviot winds through the lush greenery of the Scottish Borders, perfect for countryside walks and quiet moments by the water. Tall trees and rugged riverbanks create a serene backdrop, with open meadows inviting a slow rural escape. The area around Kelso is known for its rich natural beauty, offering ample opportunities for nature photography and wildlife spotting. Flowing gently past fields and woodland, the river embodies the peaceful charm of #RiverTeviot #ScottishBorders #CountrysideWalks #NaturePhotography #RuralEscape.

Taken Jun 2018

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #RiverTeviot #ScottishBorders #CountrysideWalks #NaturePhotography #RuralEscape #GamekeepersCottageEastLodgeSunlaws #Kelso #Scotland #UnitedKingdom

Storm Dave

A wooly night and 🤬 the roof is damaged - it will be the ladder when it gets light and our friendly roofers on Monday. As for the woods, lots of debris visible. On the positive, the wind means that our power has become very cheap for at least the next 24 hours, in fact we are being paid to use power until 4 - so that is the drying out for free at least. The house is very warm at least and the batteries are all being topped up. I Hope it is as positive for others.

#ScottishBorders

Duns Playfest 2026 2-9 May

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/91eb764eb9.html#page/1

#Duns #Theatre #ScottishBorders

It’s that time o’ year again, an’ we havenae had a drop o’ rain fur two days. So, wi’ a heavy heart, I’ve had tae put the batteries on charge an’ dae a wee bit o’ work. The cats’ve picked the dog as the best lad tae keep an eye on things while they snooze next tae the radiatoor (I didnae say it was warm).

The dug's keepin a close eye on the goin's on. Just no too close, as he’s sittin in front o the mower.

#ScottishBorders #BorderCollie #DogsOfMastodon #Garden #Grass

Morning Oil Sketch on board

#Art #Ruberslaw #ScottishBorders

Lunchtime

By request we took the ‘Borders Abbey Way’ for a photograph of one of the relatively few thatched cottages in The Borders - that of Dr John Leyden - a fascinating man. More details in Marjorie Gavins’ account in the link.
https://www.denholmvillage.co.uk/files/view/marjoriegavins_Leyden.pdf
The roof is still there, but looks as though it will need renewing pretty soon. A monument the stands on the green.
13.5k run, mainly tracks, on a crumbling footpath overlooking the Teviot
#History #ScottishBorders #Denholm #AltTxt #Running

It’s a small music festival but ‘being mainly classical with some jazz and folk’ it is too niche? 🤔🙄

Someone might remind the councillor how many visitors it bring in to Melrose as well. He might also want to try attending/

https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/25977373.melrose-music-festival-secures-30k-funding-principle/

#Music #ClassicalMusic #Melrose #ScottishBorders #Niche

Seen on yesterday afternoons run, the little noticed (by others, it is off the main road that runs below the hamlet) chapel in Cavers in the Scottish Borders. When you get closer, the little details on the building are fascinating.

https://www.douglashistory.co.uk/history/cavers/cavers_churches.htm

#Architecture #Church #Cavers #ScottishBorders

Tha e air a bhith na latha fada. Agus bha e suas uair a thìde nas tràithe na an àbhaist. Fichead 's a seachd cilemeatair agus trì tursan fliuch.

Chan eil mi a' cluinntinn ach srann.

It was a been a long day. He was up an hour earlier than usual. Ran 27k and had three wettings.

All I can hear is snoring

#BorderCollie #ScottishBorders #Gaeilge

Taps aff (well almost)

Remarkable the number of people that a wee bit of sun brings out into the open. Reminds me of Newcastle on a cold Saturday night 🤣

#ScottishBorders #Sun