Clintmains

Settlement in Berwickshire

Scotland

Clintmains

The River Tweed St Cuthbert&#039;s Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig. — The River Tweed Credit: Russel Wills

Clintmains is a small village located in the Scottish Borders region of Berwickshire. Situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Duns, Clintmains is nestled amidst the beautiful countryside and rolling hills of the area.

The village is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 150 residents. Clintmains offers a tranquil and peaceful setting, perfect for those seeking a rural retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and newer housing developments. Clintmains boasts a picturesque landscape, with vast farmlands and fields surrounding the village, making it an ideal location for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Although Clintmains is a small village, it benefits from its close proximity to nearby towns and amenities. The town of Duns provides a range of services, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities, which are easily accessible for residents of Clintmains.

The surrounding area offers numerous recreational opportunities, such as walking, cycling, and fishing, with the beautiful Berwickshire coastline just a short drive away. The village is also within reach of historical attractions like the imposing Duns Castle and the ruins of Edin's Hall Broch, providing a glimpse into the region's rich heritage.

In summary, Clintmains is a charming village set amidst the picturesque Scottish Borders, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for residents who appreciate the beauty of rural living.

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Clintmains Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.585249/-2.616229 or Grid Reference NT6132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The River Tweed

St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.

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The Crystal Well

A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House. In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!

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Every Modern Convenience

A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.

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Donkey or mule power house

This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See Link

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Gateway to Benrig

The house overlooks the River Tweed.

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Fisherman in River Tweed

Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.

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Fishing as a spectator sport!

Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.

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Clint Lodge

Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97. Link

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River Tweed

Near Clintmains. Pity about the electricity pole!

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Ordnance Survey cut mark

On Mertoun Bridge. With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills. (Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)

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Mill at Clintmains

With adjacent weir on the River Tweed. There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.

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View downstream from Mertoun Bridge

With island in the River Tweed.

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Walkway to hide on Bemersyde Moss Wildlife Reserve

Prior to the 19th Century a large body of water occupied the site. Known as Mertoun Loch, it was fished foreels and used for driving the water mills of the parish.

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