The Dub

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

Scotland

The Dub

A phone box at Makerstoun It appears to be used as the village library. — A phone box at Makerstoun Credit: Walter Baxter

The Dub is a small, picturesque body of water located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant landscapes, it is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking a tranquil escape. The Dub is categorized as a freshwater marsh, encompassing a lake, a pool, and a pond within its boundaries.

The lake, with its crystal-clear waters, is the centerpiece of The Dub. It spans a modest area, providing ample space for boating and fishing activities. Anglers are often drawn to the lake due to its abundant population of fish, including pike, perch, and trout. The calm and serene atmosphere of the lake is perfect for a leisurely boat ride or simply enjoying the scenic views from the shore.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, offering a more intimate setting for visitors. Surrounded by lush vegetation and reeds, this pool is a favorite spot for birdwatchers. Various species of waterfowl, such as ducks, swans, and herons, can be spotted gracefully gliding across the water or nesting in the surrounding vegetation.

Further within The Dub is a peaceful pond, hidden amongst the reeds and water lilies. This small body of water is teeming with aquatic life, providing a haven for frogs, newts, and other amphibians. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts, who can observe the fascinating behavior of these creatures in their natural habitat.

Overall, The Dub in Roxburghshire is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility. Its diverse ecosystem, comprised of a lake, pool, and pond within a freshwater marsh, offers a variety of recreational activities and opportunities for nature appreciation.

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The Dub Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.578444/-2.552708 or Grid Reference NT6531. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A phone box at Makerstoun

It appears to be used as the village library.

Walter Baxter

Makerstoun phone box

The box is being used as a library.

Walter Baxter

Border Berries at Rutherford Farm

Two large fields on the south side of the main farm buildings are used during the summer months as a pick your own fruit farm. The main fruits are strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, red currants and black currants. On this occasion I was picking strawberries.

Walter Baxter

Border Berries

A large area on the south side of Rutherford Farm buildings is used during the summer months as a pick your own fruit farm. The main fruits are strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, red currants, black currants, Tay berries and black berries. Due to an unseasonably cold spring and recent inclement weather some fruits will ripen later than usual but strawberries were ready for picking on my visit.

Walter Baxter

The "Hoot Bridge", Rutherford

Overbridge which carried the Kelso Branch over a minor road. There is a sharp left on the other side - hence the owl message NT6430 : Motorists, hoot your horn!.

Richard Webb

Kelso Branch Railway

A track allows farm access to the trackbed which is used as field access here.

Richard Webb

Tweed flood plain near Rutherford

Grassland beside the Tweed.

Richard Webb

The Old Threshing Mill, Millfield

View towards Old Threshing Mill with Smailholm Tower on horizon.

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Fishermans Hut

This refuge for fisherfolk sits on the banks of the River Tweed downstream from the Mertoun House Estate. The white birds are mute swans.

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'In Isolation'

This fine specimen of a Beech Tree stands close to the River Tweed near Dalcove Braes.

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The Weir at Rutherford Lodge

Crossing the Tweed from bank to bank this weir may well be the longest on the river. In spate conditions it's certainly one of the noisiest.

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'Footpaths End'

This footpath near Corbie Craigs by the River Tweed suddenly ends,needing one to detour somewhat. Unless of course you can walk on water.

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Makerstoun House

The house stands in a prominent position above the River Tweed.

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Looking over the farming lands at Dalcove in the Scottish Borders

With the majestic River Tweed beyond.

James Denham

Wheat, Rutherford

The excellent harvest weather of 2013.

Richard Webb

Fishermen's hut by the River Tweed

The Borders Abbeys Way, a circular long-distance walking route in the Scottish Borders here runs alongside the River Tweed.The dog in the foreground seemed very reluctant to keep pace with his owner (on horseback in the distance). A field of wheat to the left.

Oliver Dixon