Blaikie's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Blaikie's Hill

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. — Artwork on a building in Channel Street, Galashiels Credit: Walter Baxter

Blaikie's Hill is a prominent landmark located in the county of Roxburghshire, Scotland. Situated near the town of Hawick, it is one of the notable hills in the region, offering stunning views and attracting visitors from both near and far.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 1,280 feet (390 meters), Blaikie's Hill is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its lower height. However, its commanding presence and distinct shape make it a significant geographical feature in the surrounding landscape.

The hill is composed of a mixture of grassy and heather-covered slopes, offering a diverse habitat for various flora and fauna. Its lower slopes are predominantly covered in grass, which gradually transitions to heather as the elevation increases. This provides a colorful display during the blooming season, creating a picturesque sight for visitors.

At the summit of Blaikie's Hill, there is a trig point, which serves as a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. On clear days, visitors can marvel at the rolling hills, lush green valleys, and distant peaks that extend as far as the eye can see.

Blaikie's Hill is easily accessible via well-marked trails and footpaths, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and birdwatching. The hill offers a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Overall, Blaikie's Hill in Roxburghshire is a captivating landmark that showcases the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a serene and picturesque environment.

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Blaikie's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.622686/-2.7923644 or Grid Reference NT5036. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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