Bellspool

Settlement in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Bellspool

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn. — Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022 Credit: Graham Ovens

Bellspool is a small village located in Peeblesshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Situated about 4 miles southwest of the town of Peebles, Bellspool is nestled amidst picturesque countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.

The village of Bellspool is characterized by its charming rural atmosphere and its close-knit community. With a population of around 300 inhabitants, it exudes a sense of peace and harmony that attracts those seeking a quieter way of life.

The architecture in Bellspool reflects its rich history, with traditional stone cottages and buildings dotting the landscape. The village is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, providing breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

While Bellspool may be small in size, it boasts a strong community spirit and offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall that serves as a social hub for various gatherings and events, and a quaint church that is at the heart of the community.

Nature lovers are drawn to Bellspool due to its proximity to the beautiful Tweed Valley Forest Park and the River Tweed, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. Additionally, the nearby town of Peebles offers a wider range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

In conclusion, Bellspool is a charming village in Peeblesshire that offers a peaceful and close-knit community, stunning natural surroundings, and a range of amenities for its residents. It is an ideal place for those seeking a serene and picturesque setting in the Scottish Borders.

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Bellspool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.60134/-3.3347222 or Grid Reference NT1635. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dawyck Woodland Garden March 2022

This hillside garden adjoins both banks of the Scrape Burn. Dawyck is managed as an outstation of Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, and is noted for its majestic conifers, springtime rhododendrons, and woodland fungi in the autumn.

Graham Ovens

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Near the entrance and cafe, heading out into the garden.

Richard Webb

Azalea Terrace, Dawyck

The Dawyck gardens specialise in rhododendrons from cool climates, some returned from expeditions to the eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Mostly birch here but still with some of the specimen conifers.

Richard Webb

Ride, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

Richard Webb

Rhododendron, Dawyck Botanic Gardens

One of the many rhododendrons in the collection here, many gathered in expeditions to eastern Himalaya in the early 1990s.

Richard Webb

Bridge, Dynamo Pond

On the Scrape Burn near the deer fence at the top of the botanic gardens.

Richard Webb

Sculpture, Dawyck Botanic Garden

Richard Webb

Autumn colour at Dawyck

The Scrape Burn with a lot of water after a wet October.

Gordon Brown

Autumn colour at Dawyck

Wind and rain have stripped off much of the autumn colour, but this maple still stands out, bright crimson.

Gordon Brown

Track to Stobo

The farm track from Stobohope along the southern side of the Weston Burn.

Jim Barton

Farm track from Stobohope

The track to Stobo Castle and Home Farm. The dip in the skyline ahead is the route of the John Buchan Way over the ridge to Glack Hope and the Manor Valley.

Jim Barton

Spa entrance, Stobo Castle

Entrance to the swimming pool and spa next to the main castle building.

Jim Barton

Ostrich or Shuttlecock Fern

Matteucia struthiopteris at the Dawyck Botanic Garden. The shorter brown fronds are not dead, but fertile fronds, producing spores.

M J Richardson

'Gentle Presence'

A sculpture by Susheila Jamieson [created 2016] in Dawyck Botanic Garden Link

M J Richardson

Turbine house at Dawyck

Part of the hydroelectric power scheme at Dawyck Botanic Garden, which produces an average of 238kWh a day from the Scrape Burn NT1635 : Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden, NT1635 : Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden.

M J Richardson

Hydroelectric Power at Dawyck Botanic Garden

Information about the hydroelectric power source for the garden, provided by the Scrape Burn.

M J Richardson

Power readout at Dawyck Botanic Garden

Information about the hydropower being produced by the Scrape Burn generator in the garden. Currently producing 3.080 kWh, with a total production to date of 423.3 MWh and a total CO2 saving of 240.4 t.

M J Richardson

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Bellspool is located at Grid Ref: NT1635 (Lat: 55.60134, Lng: -3.3347222)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders