Kiln Brae

Downs, Moorland in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Kiln Brae

Bridge Over Billhope Burn Credit: Alan Reid

Kiln Brae is a picturesque area located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Situated amidst the stunning Downs and Moorland landscapes, this region offers breathtaking views and natural beauty. The area is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking peace and relaxation.

The landscape of Kiln Brae is characterized by rolling hills covered in lush greenery. The Downs provide a gentle undulating terrain, while the Moorland showcases wild, open spaces. The combination of these two distinct terrains creates a unique and diverse environment, attracting a wide variety of flora and fauna.

Visitors to Kiln Brae can expect to be surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. The area is home to a range of bird species, including curlews, lapwings, and pheasants. Nature enthusiasts will also find various mammals, such as hares and roe deer, roaming freely in these unspoiled surroundings.

Hiking and walking are popular activities in Kiln Brae, with numerous trails and paths available for exploration. These routes offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, providing an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the area up close. The tranquility and peacefulness of Kiln Brae make it an ideal spot for picnics and outdoor leisure activities.

In summary, Kiln Brae in Roxburghshire offers a stunning combination of Downs and Moorland landscapes, providing a haven for nature lovers. With its diverse wildlife, breathtaking views, and peaceful atmosphere, this region is a must-visit destination for those seeking a true escape into nature.

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Kiln Brae Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.253937/-2.8761935 or Grid Reference NY4495. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridge Over Billhope Burn

Alan Reid

Billhope Burn

Road leads to Hermitage.

Alan Reid

Billhope Burn and cottage

Alan Reid

Billhope Burn

Cottage tucked away under the slopes of Stob Fell and beside Billhope Burn. Pretty location. Good track takes you north on to the fells to Pennygant Hill and Cauldcleugh Head,(619 m), which is classed as a Graham.

Glen Breaden

Rough grazing on Geordie's Hill

This is near the summit of the hill looking over to Stob Fell.

Walter Baxter

New forestry planting on Stob-cleuch Edge

This was viewed from Geordie’s Hill in early December.

Walter Baxter

A building at Twislehope Hope

This former shepherd’s cottage by the Twislehope Burn is now used as a storage building by the local farmer.

Walter Baxter

An old building at Twislehope Hope

This former shepherd’s cottage by the Twislehope Burn is now used as a storage building by the local farmer. For a wider view of the building, see NY4395 : A building at Twislehope Hope.

Walter Baxter

A detail on the building at Twislehope Hope

A rusting cast iron hopper head on the right is the remnant of a rain water downpipe system while the cast iron pipe on the left is a vent pipe that would have served a toilet. This former shepherd’s cottage is now used as a storage building by the local farmer. For a wider view of the building, see NY4395 : A building at Twislehope Hope.

Walter Baxter

A building at Twislehope Hope

This former shepherd’s cottage by the Twislehope Burn is now used as a storage building by the local farmer. For a wider view of the building, see NY4395 : A building at Twislehope Hope.

Walter Baxter

A timber safe lintel at Twislehope Hope

In old traditional stone-built buildings timber lintels were often used behind an outer stone lintel to support stonework over door and window openings. Sometimes these wooden beams are riddled with woodworm and can look anything but safe. For a view of the building by the Twislehope Burn, see NY4395 : A building at Twislehope Hope.

Walter Baxter

Guile Sike

Sheep are grazing on the lower western slopes of Dog Knowe at Guile Sike. The two fir trees are an unusual sight in an area of rounded grassy hills.

Walter Baxter

Dog Knowe

The photographer is at the 365m summit of this small hill above Twislehope Hope with Din Fell in the background centre right. The hills in this area are grazed by sheep.

Walter Baxter

Carewood Rig

An area of rough grazing with Tudhope Hill in the background to the left.

Walter Baxter

Welcome to Scottish Borders

This sign is by the minor road from Fiddleton at the A7 to Hermitage at the B6399. The plantation on the left is at Billhope Hass.

Walter Baxter

Geordie's Hill

This is at the summit area of the hill looking over to Tudhope Hill.

Walter Baxter

Field beside the Twislehope Burn

The field is on the foot of the east ridge of Geordie's Hill and has according to OS mapping an ancient settlement within, or partly within it. Cockplay Hill lies at the left side of the image in the valley of the Twislehope Burn.

Trevor Littlewood

Slope north of Haregrain Rig

A view north-west from an estate road on Haregrain Rig has the deeply shadowed valley of Caulker Grain at the left side of the image with Ewe Hill rising above it to the right.

Trevor Littlewood

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Kiln Brae is located at Grid Ref: NY4495 (Lat: 55.253937, Lng: -2.8761935)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders