Priestlaw Hill

Hill, Mountain in East Lothian

Scotland

Priestlaw Hill

Tour of Britain Stage 7 route in East Lothian Later in the day the riders would race along here B6355 by the Whiteadder Reservoir. They would start at Hawick, passing through Lauder, Duns and Cranshaws before reaching this spot. Then just around this corner, they would climb KOM 3 Cat2 at Wanside Rig in the Lammermuirs before dropping down into Gifford. — Tour of Britain Stage 7 route in East Lothian Credit: Jennifer Petrie

Priestlaw Hill is a prominent landmark located in East Lothian, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 176 meters (577 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its moderate height. The hill is situated near the village of Ormiston, approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Edinburgh.

With its distinctive shape and commanding position, Priestlaw Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Lammermuir Hills. Its summit is adorned with a cairn, a man-made mound of stones, which serves as a marker and adds to the hill's allure.

The area surrounding Priestlaw Hill is rich in history and heritage. It is believed that the hill derived its name from a former medieval chapel that once stood nearby, serving as a place of worship for the local community. The ruins of this chapel are no longer visible, but the hill still carries the name as a testament to its historical significance.

The hill is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. There are multiple trails leading to the summit, offering varying degrees of difficulty, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors. The diverse flora and fauna found on Priestlaw Hill further enhance its appeal, providing a haven for wildlife and creating a serene environment for visitors to enjoy.

Overall, Priestlaw Hill stands as a prominent feature of East Lothian's landscape, offering both natural beauty and historical intrigue to those who venture to its summit.

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Tour of Britain Stage 7 route in East Lothian

Later in the day the riders would race along here B6355 by the Whiteadder Reservoir. They would start at Hawick, passing through Lauder, Duns and Cranshaws before reaching this spot. Then just around this corner, they would climb KOM 3 Cat2 at Wanside Rig in the Lammermuirs before dropping down into Gifford.

Jennifer Petrie

AJ Bell Tour of Britain Stage 7 The Breakaway in East Lothian

Here come the breakaway and they are 6 mins ahead of the peloton! They are on the B6355 between Cranshaws and Gifford in the Lammermuirs and about to start the KOM 3 Cat 2 at Wanside Rig Matteo Jorgenson (Movistar) is in the lead. Also here are Matthew Gibson (Ribble Weldtite), Christopher Blevins (Trinity), Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck Quickstep), Davide Ballerini (Deceuninck) Quickstep) and Pascal Eenkhoorn (Jumbo Visma). Later on Yves Lampaert would win Stage 7 in Edinburgh. Pascal would give his bottle as a prize to an enthusiastic young 12 year old cyclist from Bonnyrigg who raced them along the pavement! This clip of the Tour went viral and the boy was invited to meet the team etc in Aberdeen the next day, where he was presented with a Jumbo Visma jersey.

Jennifer Petrie

Motorbikes at Tour of Britain Stage 7 in East Lothian

Motor bikes ahead of the peloton near Whiteadder Reservoir.

Jennifer Petrie

AJ Bell Tour of Britain Stage 7 in East Lothian

Motor bike and cameraman ride ahead of the peloton by Whiteadder Reservoir. Just round the corner was the KOM start at Wanside Rig in the Lammermuirs.

Jennifer Petrie

Tour of Britain Stage 7 in East Lothian

The Race Director's car. In the background is the Whiteadder Reservoir.

Jennifer Petrie

Tour of Britain Stage 7 in East Lothian

Ribble Weldtite and other team cars follow the peloton near the start of KOM 3 at Wanside Rig in the Lammermuirs.

Jennifer Petrie

Tour of Britain Stage 7 in East Lothian

Team cars followed the peloton near the Whiteadder Reservoir in the Lammermuirs. ST PIRAN Team car is white. St Piran is a Pro Cycling Team based in Cornwall. Founded in 2018 with the intent of developing Cornish Cycling Talent and hopefully getting an invitation to the Tour de France.

Jennifer Petrie

Tour of Britain Stage 7 in East Lothian

One of the SKODA organisation cars near the Whiteadder Reservoir in the Lammermuirs.

Jennifer Petrie

AJ Bell Tour of Britain Stage 7 The Peloton in East Lothian

Richie Porte (Ineos Grenadiers) leads the chase from the front of the peloton about 6 minutes behind the breakaway! They are about to start the KOM 3 Cat 2 climb at Wanside Rig (which would be won by Matthew Gibson). In this bunch can be seen Julian Alaphilippe in his World Champion jersey, Wout Van Aert in his Belgium Champion jersey and Ethan Hayter wearing the leader's jersey. Today's Stage 7 finishing in Edinburgh would be won by Yves Lampaert, with Ethan Hayter of Ineos Grenadiers becoming the leader in general classification, Wout Van Aert in 2nd place and Julian Alaphilippe in 3rd. After the next day's Stage 8 finishing at Aberdeen, Wout Van Aert would win the stage by winning 10 bonus seconds at the finish line to become the overall Winner of the Tour of Britain 2021, with Ethan Hayter being 2nd and Julian Alaphilippe coming 3rd. Two weeks later, in Leuven, Flanders BELGIUM, Julian Alaphilippe won the UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS for the 2nd year running and gained the privilege of wearing the winner’s Rainbow Jersey for yet another year. Tom Pidcock GB won 6th Place. Wout Van Aert was 11th. Ethan Hayter was in 35th Place.

Jennifer Petrie

AJ Bell Tour of Britain Stage 7- The Breakaway- in East Lothian

Here comes the BREAKAWAY, about 6 mins ahead of the PELOTON! They are on the B6355 between CRANSHAWS and GIFFORD and are just about to start the KOM 3 Cat2 climb at Wanside Rig in the Lammermuirs. Matteo Jorgenson (Movistar) is in the lead. Also here are Yves Lampaert (Deceuninck Quick-Step) Davide Ballerini (Deceuninck Quick-Step) Matthew Gibson (Ribble Weldtite) Christopher Blevins (Trinity) and Pascal Eenkhoorn (Jumbo Visma). Matthew Gibson would outsprint the others here and win the Prime at Wanside Rig. Later on Yves Lampaert would be the winner of Stage 7 in Edinburgh. Pascal Eenkhoorn would give away his drinking bottle as a prize to an enthusiastic 12 year old cyclist from Bonnyrigg who raced them along the pavement! This clip of the Tour went viral and the boy was invited to meet the team etc in Aberdeen the next day, where he was presented with a Jumbo Visma jersey.

Jennifer Petrie

Water sports at Whiteadder Reservoir

Although the reservoir and the Outdoor Education Centre are in East Lothian, it has been managed by the Outdoor Education department of Scottish Borders Council for over 20 years. Through a partnership between East Lothian Council, Scottish Borders Council and Borders Sailing Club, funds were obtained for a major refurbishment, and the new Centre was opened in 2005.

Russel Wills