Bastle Dean

Valley in Berwickshire

Scotland

Bastle Dean

Foulden Tithe Barn It actually seems to be a bit of a guess that this is a tithe barn, but it&#039;s right by a church so the current thinking is that&#039;s what it was. An Historic Scotland property — Foulden Tithe Barn Credit: Kirsty Smith

Bastle Dean is a small valley located in the county of Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated in the southern part of the county, it lies approximately 8 miles southwest of the town of Duns. The valley is nestled amidst rolling hills and lush green countryside, offering a picturesque and tranquil setting.

The name "Bastle Dean" is derived from the term "bastle," which refers to a fortified farmhouse that was prevalent in the Scottish Borders region during the 16th and 17th centuries. These bastles were built to provide protection from frequent border raids and were characterized by their thick stone walls and small windows.

Today, Bastle Dean retains its rural charm, with scattered farmhouses and agricultural fields dotting the landscape. The valley is known for its farming activities, particularly sheep farming, which has been an integral part of the local economy for centuries.

Visitors to Bastle Dean can enjoy the serenity of the countryside while exploring the numerous walking trails that crisscross the area. The valley offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with a variety of bird species and wildlife inhabiting the region.

Although Bastle Dean may be off the beaten path, its natural beauty and rich historical significance make it a hidden gem for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the Scottish Borders.

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Bastle Dean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.789949/-2.1272 or Grid Reference NT9255. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Foulden Tithe Barn

It actually seems to be a bit of a guess that this is a tithe barn, but it's right by a church so the current thinking is that's what it was. An Historic Scotland property

Kirsty Smith

Foulden Village

taken close to the war memorial, these houses look down the hill towards Paxton and England

Kirsty Smith

Hag Wood

Guaranteed 100% orienteer proof! A surviving wood that is either thickly planted young sitka, or dense gorse - or both. 100% fight! No doubt a good winter refuge for wildlife.

Richard Webb

Foulden Hag

Foulden Hag on the older maps, Grunewald on the 1:25k map. A muddy road and collection of houses on the edge of Hag Wood.

Richard Webb

Hag Wood

Not all of Hag Wood is impenetrable gorse. An open bit near the southern edge at Foulden Hag.

Richard Webb

Footpath sign, Foulden Hag

A sign just like the ones they have "next door". Taken from a useful bypass path avoiding a lot of farm buildings, and the gorse of Hag Wood.

Richard Webb

Blinkbonny

Old workshops still in use. Track leads over the southern flank of Deanshill eastward towards England.

Richard Webb

Hutton Bridge

High crossing of the Whiteadder. A new deck was placed on the piers in the 1980s.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Broadmeadows

The steep slopes of the Whiteadder dean are usually wooded. The track runs down to Hutton Mill.

Richard Webb

Ploughed field, Clarabad

Flat farmland above the deep dean of the Whiteadder. The newly ploughed land will have benefited from the recent long frost breaking up the soil.

Richard Webb

Foulden Hag

Farmyard with cattle crush in foreground.

Richard Webb

Edington Hill Lane

Edington Hill Lane crossing the southern part of Hag Wood.

Richard Webb

Edington Hill Lane

View towards the eastern end of the track in Hag Wood.

Richard Webb

Newton Braes and Whiteadder Water

View downstream from Hutton Bridge. The steep slopes are wooded on both sides of the river, which has cut down a long way from the general land level here.

Richard Webb

Track & Farmland

John Whelan

Base Transmitting Station

Although not shown on the (current) OS Landranger, this monopole Cellular Base Station appears to have been recently erected. It is owned by Crown Castle Communications and service leased to mobile operators, most probably O2.

Raymond Okonski