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Red Scar

Valley in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Red Scar

Summit, Dod Hill
Summit, Dod Hill Credit: Richard Webb

Red Scar is a picturesque valley located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. The valley is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and winding streams creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere. Red Scar is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers seeking to capture the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

The valley is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and other small animals, making it a haven for nature lovers. Visitors to Red Scar can explore the many walking trails and paths that wind through the valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

In addition to its natural beauty, Red Scar also has a rich history, with ancient ruins and historical sites scattered throughout the area. The valley has been inhabited for centuries, and remnants of past civilizations can still be seen in the form of old stone structures and archaeological sites.

Overall, Red Scar is a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the beauty and history of the Scottish countryside.

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Red Scar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.655612/-3.046128 or Grid Reference NT3440. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Summit, Dod Hill
Summit, Dod Hill
Ridge off Dod Hill View towards the south top of Windlestraw Law.
Ridge off Dod Hill
View towards the south top of Windlestraw Law.
Fence on the SW ridge of Windlestraw Law
Fence on the SW ridge of Windlestraw Law
Soggy ground on the west ridge of Glede Knowe
Soggy ground on the west ridge of Glede Knowe
Struggling up Corby Craigs The path here is indistinct and morale is damaged by losing a lot of height from Priesthope Hill. The initial descent is on the forest side of the fence and the path is eroded and awkward - cross the fence as soon as possible!
Struggling up Corby Craigs
The path here is indistinct and morale is damaged by losing a lot of height from Priesthope Hill. The initial descent is on the forest side of the fence and the path is eroded and awkward - cross the fence as soon as possible!
The approach to Glede Knowe from Priesthope Hill The path descending here becomes eroded and awkward as it closes the forest - cross the fence to the other side as soon as possible!
The approach to Glede Knowe from Priesthope Hill
The path descending here becomes eroded and awkward as it closes the forest - cross the fence to the other side as soon as possible!
Priesthope Sware from Scawd Law Patterns in the heather and bracken give added interest to this profile of the col on the ridge from Priesthope Hill to Corby Craigs.
Priesthope Sware from Scawd Law
Patterns in the heather and bracken give added interest to this profile of the col on the ridge from Priesthope Hill to Corby Craigs.
The head of East Grain The steep slopes on the SE flank of the ridge to Windlestraw Law where the headstreams unite to form the burn of East Grain. West Grain is on the other side of the left-hand ridge of Middle Hill.
The head of East Grain
The steep slopes on the SE flank of the ridge to Windlestraw Law where the headstreams unite to form the burn of East Grain. West Grain is on the other side of the left-hand ridge of Middle Hill.
Windlestraw Law from the air The 659 metre peak is to the left of the cloud near the centre.
Windlestraw Law from the air
The 659 metre peak is to the left of the cloud near the centre.
Colquhar Shank from the air Colquhar Shank is in the lowe right corner. Leithen Water can also be seen near the bottom of the photo.
Colquhar Shank from the air
Colquhar Shank is in the lowe right corner. Leithen Water can also be seen near the bottom of the photo.
Forest road, Priesthope Hill The road rises gently from a junction near Pious Dean above the Innerleithen golf course.
Forest road, Priesthope Hill
The road rises gently from a junction near Pious Dean above the Innerleithen golf course.
Shaw Burn, Priesthope Hill A small burn in Caberston Forest draining westwards to the Leithen Water.
Shaw Burn, Priesthope Hill
A small burn in Caberston Forest draining westwards to the Leithen Water.
The Leithen Water Looking upstream from near The Ley.
The Leithen Water
Looking upstream from near The Ley.
Woodland at The Ley In the valley of the Leithen Water, with Lee Pen [502m] beyond.
Woodland at The Ley
In the valley of the Leithen Water, with Lee Pen [502m] beyond.
Footbridge over the Leithen Water At Colquhar, looking downstream, with the Hope Burn joining from the left.
Footbridge over the Leithen Water
At Colquhar, looking downstream, with the Hope Burn joining from the left.
Enclosure at Woolhope Looking across the Leithen Water from Colquhar.
Enclosure at Woolhope
Looking across the Leithen Water from Colquhar.
Looking into Dod Slack What looks like a small hanging valley on the side of Dod Hill.
Looking into Dod Slack
What looks like a small hanging valley on the side of Dod Hill.
Colquhar Tower All that remains above ground level of the 16thC tower at Colquhar in the valley of the Leithen Water. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/53234/details/colquhar+tower/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/53234/details/colquhar+tower/">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>
Colquhar Tower
All that remains above ground level of the 16thC tower at Colquhar in the valley of the Leithen Water. LinkExternal link
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Red Scar is located at Grid Ref: NT3440 (Lat: 55.655612, Lng: -3.046128)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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///squeaking.camera.pythons. Near Innerleithen, Scottish Borders

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