Boatshiel Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Boatshiel Pool

Footbridge across the River Tweed
Footbridge across the River Tweed Credit: Les Hull

Boatshiel Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. This tranquil body of water is nestled amidst the stunning natural beauty of the Scottish Borders. The pool covers an area of approximately 10 acres and is surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, creating a serene and idyllic setting.

The pool is fed by several small streams and springs, ensuring a constant flow of fresh water. It is home to a diverse range of aquatic plant life, including beautiful water lilies and reeds that line its banks. These plants provide essential habitat for a variety of wildlife species.

Boatshiel Pool is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a wide array of avian species throughout the year. Visitors may spot graceful swans, majestic herons, and elegant ducks gliding across the water's surface. The pool also serves as a breeding ground for several species of waterfowl, adding to its ecological significance.

The pool's tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Many visitors enjoy leisurely walks around its perimeter, taking in the serene surroundings and capturing the stunning landscape in photographs.

Boatshiel Pool is easily accessible, with nearby parking facilities and well-maintained walking trails. It offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where visitors can connect with nature and experience the tranquility of this hidden gem in Roxburghshire.

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Boatshiel Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.605371/-2.7449847 or Grid Reference NT5334. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footbridge across the River Tweed
Footbridge across the River Tweed
Footbridge across the River Tweed Eildon Hill in the background
Footbridge across the River Tweed
Eildon Hill in the background
River Tweed at Melrose Site of a weir which I think might have  been damaged.
River Tweed at Melrose
Site of a weir which I think might have been damaged.
View of River Tweed Village of Gattonside and distant hills.
View of River Tweed
Village of Gattonside and distant hills.
Melrose Rugby Union Ground
Melrose Rugby Union Ground
Melrose Abbey Pig playing a bagpipe, as a gargoyle, viewed under a flying buttress.
Melrose Abbey
Pig playing a bagpipe, as a gargoyle, viewed under a flying buttress.
Derelict weir on River Tweed A lade, just to the left of the image, carried water to the abbey some 500 m to the east.
Derelict weir on River Tweed
A lade, just to the left of the image, carried water to the abbey some 500 m to the east.
Melrose, Gattonside Suspension Footbridge Tolls had to be paid to cross the new bridge over the River Tweed, which joined the communities of Melrose and Gattonside. Constructed in 1826, it is a footbridge with iron-link suspension chains, iron rods as vertical suspenders and a wooden deck.
Melrose, Gattonside Suspension Footbridge
Tolls had to be paid to cross the new bridge over the River Tweed, which joined the communities of Melrose and Gattonside. Constructed in 1826, it is a footbridge with iron-link suspension chains, iron rods as vertical suspenders and a wooden deck.
Tweedbank station An aerial view over Tweedbank station looking towards Melrose.

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Tweedbank station
An aerial view over Tweedbank station looking towards Melrose. Forms part of Railway Routes Blogpost LinkExternal link
Tweedbank station Aerial view of Tweedbank station which forms part of "Railway Routes" BlogPost <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://tinyurl.com/e94tw557" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://tinyurl.com/e94tw557">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Tweedbank station
Aerial view of Tweedbank station which forms part of "Railway Routes" BlogPost LinkExternal link
Broomilees Road. Infilled Railway cutting At this point was an over bridge on the Waverley Line, now infilled.


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Broomilees Road. Infilled Railway cutting
At this point was an over bridge on the Waverley Line, now infilled. LinkExternal link
Cyclepath alongside Melrose By-Pass A path by the A6091 east of the Borders General Hospital.
Cyclepath alongside Melrose By-Pass
A path by the A6091 east of the Borders General Hospital.
Underpass near Borders General Hospital The underpass carries the Dingleton road and the Huntly Burn below the A6091 Melrose By-Pass.
Underpass near Borders General Hospital
The underpass carries the Dingleton road and the Huntly Burn below the A6091 Melrose By-Pass.
Road junction near Borders General Hospital Junction for a minor road, single track with passing places, with the road between Darnick and Dingleton. Eildon Mid Hill is to the right.
Road junction near Borders General Hospital
Junction for a minor road, single track with passing places, with the road between Darnick and Dingleton. Eildon Mid Hill is to the right.
Minor road near Dingleton A single-track road through farmland and plantations west of Dingleton.
Minor road near Dingleton
A single-track road through farmland and plantations west of Dingleton.
Minor road through plantations, Dingleton A single-track road west of Dingleton.
Minor road through plantations, Dingleton
A single-track road west of Dingleton.
Melrose in view The town coming into view from the red clay path descending from the col between the North and Mid Eildon Hills. The rugby ground is at about centre with the village of Gattonside across the Tweed beyond.
Melrose in view
The town coming into view from the red clay path descending from the col between the North and Mid Eildon Hills. The rugby ground is at about centre with the village of Gattonside across the Tweed beyond.
170426 terminating at Tweedbank Station
170426 terminating at Tweedbank Station
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Boatshiel Pool is located at Grid Ref: NT5334 (Lat: 55.605371, Lng: -2.7449847)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///speeding.amending.roof. Near Melrose, Scottish Borders

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