The Meadow

Downs, Moorland in Roxburghshire

Scotland

The Meadow

"The Street"  on A68
"The Street" on A68 Credit: Douglas Nelson

The Meadow, located in Roxburghshire, is a picturesque region known for its vast expanse of downs and moorland. Situated in the Scottish Borders, this area offers visitors a unique and diverse landscape, characterized by rolling hills, open grasslands, and heather-covered moors.

Covering several square miles, The Meadow is home to a variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. The downs, with their gently sloping hills, are adorned with colorful wildflowers during the warmer months, creating a vibrant tapestry of colors. This lush vegetation provides a habitat for a wide range of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching.

The moorland, on the other hand, offers a more rugged terrain, with its heather-clad hills and peat bogs. This unique habitat supports a host of wildlife, including red grouse, curlews, and various species of butterflies. The moors are also home to several ancient archaeological sites, such as stone circles and cairns, adding a touch of history and intrigue to the landscape.

Visitors to The Meadow can explore the area through a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing them to experience the beauty of the downs and moorland up close. Additionally, there are opportunities for horseback riding and cycling, catering to outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.

Whether it's the tranquility of the downs or the rugged beauty of the moorland, The Meadow in Roxburghshire offers a captivating natural setting, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a serene escape amidst Scotland's breathtaking scenery.

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The Meadow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.571664/-2.635237 or Grid Reference NT6031. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"The Street"  on A68
"The Street" on A68
Lay-by, road and camera Along a stretch of the A68 approaching St. Boswells where the road is known as The Street.
The Eildon Hills in the distance.
Lay-by, road and camera
Along a stretch of the A68 approaching St. Boswells where the road is known as The Street. The Eildon Hills in the distance.
Charlesfield Industrial Estate
Charlesfield Industrial Estate
St Cuthbert's Way The boardwalk avoids the wet woodland further down the bank.
Not the most exciting section of the way with no views through the trees.
St Cuthbert's Way
The boardwalk avoids the wet woodland further down the bank. Not the most exciting section of the way with no views through the trees.
The River Tweed  St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.
The River Tweed
St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.
The Crystal Well A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House.
In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!
The Crystal Well
A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House. In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!
Every Modern Convenience A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.
Every Modern Convenience
A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.
Donkey or mule power house This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6955163" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6955163">Link</a>
Donkey or mule power house
This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See Link
Gateway to Benrig The house overlooks the River Tweed.
Gateway to Benrig
The house overlooks the River Tweed.
Fisherman in River Tweed Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.
Fisherman in River Tweed
Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.
Fishing as a spectator sport! Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.
Fishing as a spectator sport!
Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.
Clint Lodge Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97.  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://clintlodge.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://clintlodge.co.uk/">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>
Clint Lodge
Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97. LinkExternal link
River Tweed Near Clintmains.
Pity about the electricity pole!
River Tweed
Near Clintmains. Pity about the electricity pole!
Glebe House By the kirk at Maxton.
Glebe House
By the kirk at Maxton.
Maxton Kirk 'There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward II and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey.'
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Maxton Kirk
'There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward II and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey.' LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey cut mark On Mertoun Bridge.
With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills.
(Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)
Ordnance Survey cut mark
On Mertoun Bridge. With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills. (Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)
Mill at Clintmains With adjacent weir on the River Tweed.
There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.
Mill at Clintmains
With adjacent weir on the River Tweed. There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.
View downstream from Mertoun Bridge With island in the River Tweed.
View downstream from Mertoun Bridge
With island in the River Tweed.
Show me another place!

The Meadow is located at Grid Ref: NT6031 (Lat: 55.571664, Lng: -2.635237)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///summit.nearing.goggle. Near Saint Boswells, Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.571664,-2.635237
St Boswells
Name Sco: Bosells
Place: village
Population: 1494
Wikidata: Q1002153
Wikimedia Commons: Category:St._Boswells
Wikipedia: en:St Boswells
Lat/Long: 55.5712514/-2.6431439
Bus Stop
Weirgate Brae
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: yes
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 69001598
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Weirgate Brae
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan NaptanCode: 72798589
Naptan Street: Main Street
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 69001598
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5732861/-2.6399054
Bus Stop
Weirgate Brae
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: no
Local Ref: at
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Naptan CommonName: Weirgate Brae
Naptan Indicator: at
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Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900783
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Lat/Long: 55.5731803/-2.6400631
Bus Stop
Jean Lawrie Court
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Departures Board: no
Lit: yes
Local Ref: at
Naptan AtcoCode: 6900792
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Jean Lawrie Court
Naptan Indicator: at
Naptan NaptanCode: 72723626
Naptan Street: Main Street
Operator: Scottish Borders Council
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 6900792
Shelter: no
Source: local knowledge;survey;NaPTAN
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 55.5727943/-2.6417262
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.5712888/-2.6398575
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.5685199/-2.6401071
Note: National speed limit sign in NE-direction, 30 mph speed limit sign in SW-direction
Lat/Long: 55.5732729/-2.6357738
Colour: black
Disused Amenity: post_box
Post Box Type: wall
Lat/Long: 55.5730034/-2.6409217
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 13:00; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: rendered_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TD6 141
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 55.5709259/-2.6401278
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 55.5689788/-2.6393016
Bankhead
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.5758094/-2.636318
Lessudden House
Place: isolated_dwelling
Wikidata: Q17572356
Lat/Long: 55.5748534/-2.6379454
Disused Man Made: drinking_fountain
Historic: memorial
Memorial: sculpture
Lat/Long: 55.5727645/-2.6418291
Benrig Dean
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 55.5714036/-2.6273169
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
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Power: generator
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Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 55.5734334/-2.6391332
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 55.5732009/-2.6399496
Give Way
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.5686914/-2.6401466
Give Way
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Give Way
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Lat/Long: 55.5690544/-2.6397898
Give Way
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Lat/Long: 55.5694594/-2.6396089
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.5698568/-2.6410277
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 55.5694208/-2.6413094
Give Way
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Lat/Long: 55.5699459/-2.6380457
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 55.5699077/-2.6384979
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.5725099/-2.6402271
Sandsfield Reflexology and Aromatherapy
Healthcare: alternative
Healthcare Speciality: reflexology;aromatherapy
Survey Date: 2021-08-15
Lat/Long: 55.572583/-2.6422384
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Survey Date: 2021-08-15
Lat/Long: 55.5737319/-2.6386917
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Survey Date: 2021-08-15
Lat/Long: 55.5739737/-2.6416429
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.5678482/-2.6326177
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 55.5684882/-2.633653
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Source: Bing
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Lat/Long: 55.5753502/-2.6371471
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