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German Hill

Hill, Mountain in Peeblesshire

Scotland

German Hill

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 Credit: Graham Ovens

German Hill is a prominent hill located in the Peeblesshire region of Scotland, specifically near the village of Eddleston. With an elevation of approximately 495 meters (1,624 feet), it stands as a striking landmark in the surrounding landscape. The hill's summit offers breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Tweed Valley and the rolling hills that characterize the area.

German Hill derives its name from its association with the German prisoners of war who were interned there during World War II. It served as a POW camp from 1944 to 1946, housing captured soldiers from Nazi Germany. Today, the remnants of the camp can still be seen, including the foundations of the huts and some interpretive signage that provides insight into the site's historical significance.

The hill itself is covered in heather and grasses, creating a beautiful and natural habitat for various wildlife, including birds, insects, and small mammals. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts due to its accessibility and the stunning vistas it offers. Several trails and footpaths traverse the hill, providing opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure.

German Hill is a cherished landmark in the local community, offering a glimpse into both its natural beauty and its historical past. Whether visitors are drawn to its hiking trails, its wildlife, or its historical significance, the hill is a must-see destination for those exploring the Peeblesshire region of Scotland.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.598494/-3.312819 or Grid Reference NT1734. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022
This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.
Dawyck Botanic Garden Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.
Azalea Terrace, Dawyck The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Azalea Terrace, Dawyck
The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.
Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.
Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens
One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.
Bridge, Dynamo Pond On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.
Bridge, Dynamo Pond
On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.
Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden
Autumn colour at Dawyck The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.
Autumn colour at Dawyck
The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.
Autumn colour at Dawyck Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.
Autumn colour at Dawyck
Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.
Stobo Castle The castle was completed in 1811, replacing an earlier house on the site. Now it is a hotel and health spa.
Stobo Castle
The castle was completed in 1811, replacing an earlier house on the site. Now it is a hotel and health spa.
Spa entrance, Stobo Castle Entrance to the swimming pool and spa next to the main castle building.
Spa entrance, Stobo Castle
Entrance to the swimming pool and spa next to the main castle building.
Ostrich or Shuttlecock Fern Matteucia struthiopteris at the Dawyck Botanic Garden. The shorter brown fronds are not dead, but fertile fronds, producing spores.
Ostrich or Shuttlecock Fern
Matteucia struthiopteris at the Dawyck Botanic Garden. The shorter brown fronds are not dead, but fertile fronds, producing spores.
'Gentle Presence' A sculpture by Susheila Jamieson [created 2016] in Dawyck Botanic Garden <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://wildatartscotland.com/scottish-artists-course-tutors/susheila-jamieson/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://wildatartscotland.com/scottish-artists-course-tutors/susheila-jamieson/">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>.
'Gentle Presence'
A sculpture by Susheila Jamieson [created 2016] in Dawyck Botanic Garden LinkExternal link.
Turbine house at Dawyck Part of the hydroelectric power scheme at Dawyck Botanic Garden, which produces an average of 238kWh a day from the Scrape Burn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488422">NT1635 : Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488434">NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden</a>.
Turbine house at Dawyck
Part of the hydroelectric power scheme at Dawyck Botanic Garden, which produces an average of 238kWh a day from the Scrape Burn NT1635 : Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden, NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden.
Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden Information about the hydroelectric power source for the garden, provided by the Scrape Burn.
Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden
Information about the hydroelectric power source for the garden, provided by the Scrape Burn.
Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden Information about the hydropower being produced by the Scrape Burn generator in the garden. Currently producing 3.080 kWh, with a total production to date of 423.3 MWh and a total CO2 saving of 240.4 t.
Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden
Information about the hydropower being produced by the Scrape Burn generator in the garden. Currently producing 3.080 kWh, with a total production to date of 423.3 MWh and a total CO2 saving of 240.4 t.
Dawyck Botanic Garden - green credentials Information panel in the cafe explaining how the garden is reducing its green footprint and conserving the environment. An inset provides information on the energy output from the hydro-power plant <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7488434">NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden</a>.
Dawyck Botanic Garden - green credentials
Information panel in the cafe explaining how the garden is reducing its green footprint and conserving the environment. An inset provides information on the energy output from the hydro-power plant NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden.
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German Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT1734 (Lat: 55.598494, Lng: -3.312819)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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