Blaeberry Hill

Hill, Mountain in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Blaeberry Hill

Southern Upland Way, Gala Hill The way descends towards the River Tweed to the south of Galashiels. — Southern Upland Way, Gala Hill Credit: Jim Barton

Blaeberry Hill is a prominent landmark located in Roxburghshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. This hill, also known as a mountain due to its significant elevation, stands at approximately 467 meters (1,532 feet) above sea level. Situated in the southern uplands, it forms part of the beautiful landscape of the Scottish Borders.

Blaeberry Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area, including the rolling hills, expansive farmland, and picturesque valleys. The summit provides an excellent vantage point for photographers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts alike to appreciate the natural beauty of the region.

The hill is covered in a mix of vegetation, including heather, grasses, and scattered trees. This diverse flora supports a variety of wildlife, from birds and small mammals to deer and other larger mammals that roam the area. The hill is also known for its abundant blaeberry bushes, after which it is named. These bushes produce delicious blueberries during the summer months, attracting both wildlife and foragers.

Access to Blaeberry Hill is facilitated by a network of well-maintained trails, making it easily accessible for outdoor activities such as hiking and mountain biking. The hill is a popular destination for both locals and tourists seeking outdoor adventures and a chance to immerse themselves in the natural splendor of the Scottish Borders.

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Blaeberry Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.588548/-2.7813952 or Grid Reference NT5033. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Southern Upland Way, Gala Hill

The way descends towards the River Tweed to the south of Galashiels.

Jim Barton

Pipeline construction

Between Galshiels and Selkirk

Richard Webb

Pipeline construction

Richard Webb

B6360 near Faldonside

Steven Brown

Track above Netherbarns

Richard Webb

Grassland on Gala Hill

During a very dry Summer.

Richard Webb

Cattle above Netherbarns

Richard Webb

Gates and seat, Gala Hill

The Southern Upland Way turns right here on its traverse across the east side of Gala Hill.

Jim Barton

Summit, Tooting Birks Hill

Richard Webb

A gap in the trees, Tooting Birks Hill

Giving a view of Eildon Mid Hill.

Richard Webb

Stubble field at Tweed Bridge

Between the River Tweed and the B6360 to Abbotsford.

M J Richardson

Stubble field at Tweed Bridge

Looking west across the A7 and the River Tweed. The trees on the skyline are at the site of the fort on Rink Hill.

M J Richardson

Sheep pasture and stubble at Netherbarns

West of the old Abbotsford Road, now bypassed by a realigned A7.

M J Richardson

Sheep pasture at Netherbarns

West of the old Abbotsford Road, now bypassed by a realigned A7.

M J Richardson

Wooded hillside in Tweeddale

Both the A7 and the River Tweed are hidden in the dip. The chimney at Faldonside farm NT5032 : Farm building at Faldonside can be seen on the horizon just left of midcentre.

M J Richardson

Mixed woodland on Whinny Brae

In Tweeddale, mainly Birch and Larch here, with Gorse in the foreground.

M J Richardson

Recrossing the Tweed at the Braw Lads' Gathering

The Principals and their Attendants returning from Abbotsford, having drunk toasts to Abbotsford and Galashiels. The Braw Lads' Gathering is one of those ancient traditions the Scots are very good at inventing only recently. It dates from 1930. When first proposed, the Provost of Galashiels was at pains to point out that it was NOT a Common Riding of the sort perpetuated by other Borders towns (so no attempt by Gala to emulate its old rivals then?).

kim traynor