Edham

Settlement in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Edham

A sunflower field at Ednam A large field of sunflowers at Cliftonhill Farm was open to the public in late August and early September 2021. The admission price included three sunflowers.
A sunflower field at Ednam Credit: Walter Baxter

Edham is a small village located in the county of Roxburghshire in Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Teviot, it is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and rolling hills, making it a charming and peaceful place to reside.

The village is known for its rich historical heritage, with evidence of human presence dating back to ancient times. It has been a settlement since at least the Medieval period and was once an important center for the local wool trade.

Today, Edham has a population of around 500 residents, who enjoy a close-knit community and a tranquil way of life. The village offers a range of amenities to its inhabitants, including a local church, a primary school, and a community center that serves as a hub for various social activities.

Nature lovers are drawn to Edham for its beautiful surroundings and abundant wildlife. The nearby Teviotdale Nature Reserve provides opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area. The river is also popular for fishing and boating activities.

Edham is conveniently located near the town of Hawick, which offers additional amenities such as shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with easy access to the A7, which connects to larger cities like Edinburgh and Carlisle.

Overall, Edham is a scenic and welcoming village that offers a peaceful lifestyle, rich history, and access to stunning natural landscapes.

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Edham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.62582/-2.4303322 or Grid Reference NT7337. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A sunflower field at Ednam A large field of sunflowers at Cliftonhill Farm was open to the public in late August and early September 2021. The admission price included three sunflowers.
A sunflower field at Ednam
A large field of sunflowers at Cliftonhill Farm was open to the public in late August and early September 2021. The admission price included three sunflowers.
A sunflower at Cliftonhill Farm This was one of many thousands of sunflowers in a field at Ednam which was open to the public.
A sunflower at Cliftonhill Farm
This was one of many thousands of sunflowers in a field at Ednam which was open to the public.
An unusual planter at Ednam This toilet pan planter was at a sunflower field at Cliftonhill Farm. The flowers should thrive in that environment!
An unusual planter at Ednam
This toilet pan planter was at a sunflower field at Cliftonhill Farm. The flowers should thrive in that environment!
Shed in a field Unknown purpose, could be an overfill carpark for the nearby racecourse.
Shed in a field
Unknown purpose, could be an overfill carpark for the nearby racecourse.
Strip, Berry Hill A ridgeline stripwood.
Strip, Berry Hill
A ridgeline stripwood.
Berry Hill summit A stripwood at the top of a germinating winter cereal field.
Berry Hill summit
A stripwood at the top of a germinating winter cereal field.
Kelso racecourse and golf course Like Ludlow, Kelso has a golf course on the inside of the racecourse. No road crossings though.
Kelso racecourse and golf course
Like Ludlow, Kelso has a golf course on the inside of the racecourse. No road crossings though.
Over the Eden Water View north from Berry Hill near Kelso.
Over the Eden Water
View north from Berry Hill near Kelso.
Kelso racecourse
Kelso racecourse
Kelso racecourse
Kelso racecourse
Minor road by Kelso racecourse A quiet road on the NW side of the course.
Minor road by Kelso racecourse
A quiet road on the NW side of the course.
Solar panels, Berryhill An array near the minor road north of Kelso racecourse.
Solar panels, Berryhill
An array near the minor road north of Kelso racecourse.
Lane to Berryhill An avenue for access to Berryhill farm, also on the Borders Abbeys Way between Kelso and Dryburgh.
Lane to Berryhill
An avenue for access to Berryhill farm, also on the Borders Abbeys Way between Kelso and Dryburgh.
Beauty salon near Kelso racecourse A rather unexpected roadside business sign on the minor road north of Kelso racecourse. Thomson's Monument is on the hill in the background.
Beauty salon near Kelso racecourse
A rather unexpected roadside business sign on the minor road north of Kelso racecourse. Thomson's Monument is on the hill in the background.
Farmland at Ferneyhill Ploughed fields to the NE of Kelso with the plantation on Tan Law beyond.
Farmland at Ferneyhill
Ploughed fields to the NE of Kelso with the plantation on Tan Law beyond.
Thomson's Monument near Kelso The obelisk commemorates author and poet James Thomson, born in Ednam in 1700. He is remembered nowadays for the words of 'Rule Britannia'.

Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4060679">NT7336 : James Thomson's monument</a> taken in July 2014.
Thomson's Monument near Kelso
The obelisk commemorates author and poet James Thomson, born in Ednam in 1700. He is remembered nowadays for the words of 'Rule Britannia'. Compare with NT7336 : James Thomson's monument taken in July 2014.
Kelso Racecourse The racecourse seen from Thomson's Monument on Ferneyhill.
Kelso Racecourse
The racecourse seen from Thomson's Monument on Ferneyhill.
Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum rhacodes) The mushrooms were photographed at Mill Haugh on the Newton Don Estate.
Shaggy parasol mushrooms (Chlorophyllum rhacodes)
The mushrooms were photographed at Mill Haugh on the Newton Don Estate.
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Edham is located at Grid Ref: NT7337 (Lat: 55.62582, Lng: -2.4303322)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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