Buckholm Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Buckholm Hill

A silhouetted winter tree at Ladhope Recreation Ground There is an old crow’s nest at near the top of the tree. — A silhouetted winter tree at Ladhope Recreation Ground Credit: Walter Baxter

Buckholm Hill, located in Roxburghshire, is a prominent hill in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 224 meters (735 feet), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the town of Galashiels, the hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and woodland, Buckholm Hill is known for its rich biodiversity. The hill provides a habitat for various bird species, including skylarks and meadow pipits, which can be heard singing during the spring and summer months. It is also home to an array of plant life, including purple heather and bilberry bushes.

Access to Buckholm Hill is relatively easy, with a network of well-maintained paths leading to the summit. The most popular route starts from the nearby Buckholm Tower, a historic tower house dating back to the 16th century. From there, visitors can follow the clearly marked trail, which winds its way up the hillside.

At the top of Buckholm Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. On a clear day, one can see the rolling hills of Roxburghshire, the meandering River Tweed, and even glimpses of the distant Cheviot Hills in Northumberland, England.

Overall, Buckholm Hill offers a picturesque and tranquil setting for outdoor exploration, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking natural beauty and panoramic vistas in Roxburghshire.

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Buckholm Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.629275/-2.8097456 or Grid Reference NT4937. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A silhouetted winter tree at Ladhope Recreation Ground

There is an old crow’s nest at near the top of the tree.

Walter Baxter

Gardens in Bank Street, Galashiels

A green space with shrubs and flower beds.

Jim Barton

New Galashiels Academy under construction

A new building for the Academy or high school is under construction in Scott Park next to the existing school. It is planned to be completed in December 2025.

Jim Barton

Icy pond, Gala Policies

The pond near the site of Gala House, frozen in the recent cold weather.

Jim Barton

Path on the edge of Gala Policies

The swimming pool building is out of shot to the left.

Jim Barton

Artwork on a building in Channel Street, Galashiels

The façade of the building above the Why not? café and craft shop at 50 Channel Street has been given a facelift with silhouette images of the Braw Lad and Lass during the Gala Day festival being the main feature on the wall. The work was organised by the Energise Galashiels Trust who secured funding for the project.

Walter Baxter

Artwork on a building in Channel Street, Galashiels

Walter Baxter

Section of mill lade

With turbine components driven by water from the lade. The mill was still in use in 1968 with the turbine still supplying power for the machinery.

Russel Wills

Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels

The new building on Channel Street that houses the Great Tapestry of Scotland was opened to the public on 26th August. It contains a cafe, gift shop and a free exhibition as well as the 160 panels of the tapestry made by a team of 1000 stitchers from across Scotland - see Link

for more details. Compare with NT4936 : New building for the Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels (4) showing the building during construction in January 2020.

Jim Barton

Entrance to the Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels

for more details. Compare with NT4936 : New building for the Great Tapestry of Scotland, Galashiels (4) showing the building during construction in January 2020.

Jim Barton

Flower beds and Covid posters, Galashiels

NHS Scotland posters and the flower beds on Bank Street.

Jim Barton

Access road, Ladhope Moor

Taken 16 years after NT4939 : Ladhope Moor.

Richard Webb

Buckholm

View across to Meigle Hill, now without the trees at the top.

Richard Webb

Buckholm to Langshaw Road

Richard Webb

Backlit cherry tree leaves

The leaves on an upright cherry tree in my garden turn to glorious yellow and red shades in the autumn.

Walter Baxter

A wood mouse (Apodemus sylveticus)

This wood mouse is peeping out from a weep hole in a brick wall in my back yard. When I put out sultanas for the birds it often appears from the wall.

Walter Baxter

The Great Tapestry of Scotland building in Galashiels

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is located at 14-20 High Street in a new purpose-built gallery and visitor centre. The tapestry was hand stitched by over 1000 people in communities across Scotland, creating 160 linen panels depicting episodes of Scottish history as advised by the historian Alistair Moffat.

Walter Baxter

Inside the Great Tapestry of Scotland building in Galashiels

The tapestry was hand stitched by over 1000 people in communities across Scotland, creating 160 linen panels depicting episodes of Scottish history as advised by the historian Alistair Moffat. For an external view of the building, see NT4936 : The Great Tapestry of Scotland building in Galashiels.

Walter Baxter

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Buckholm Hill is located at Grid Ref: NT4937 (Lat: 55.629275, Lng: -2.8097456)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders