New Mills

Settlement in Berwickshire

Scotland

New Mills

Cottage at Blackburn Blackburn is a farm on the west side of the A68 near to Lauder; the cottage lies to the north of the farmhouse.
Cottage at Blackburn Credit: Trevor Littlewood

New Mills is a small village located in the region of Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, it lies on the banks of the River Whiteadder. The village is surrounded by picturesque rolling hills and lush green fields, offering stunning views of the Scottish countryside.

With a population of approximately 300 residents, New Mills is known for its peaceful and close-knit community. The village features a charming collection of traditional stone cottages and a few small shops serving the local community's needs. It is a place where residents can enjoy a quiet and tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

New Mills is also renowned for its rich history and heritage. It is home to several historic buildings, including a 16th-century mill, which gives the village its name. The mill has been beautifully restored and now houses a museum, providing visitors with insights into the area's industrial past.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to New Mills due to its proximity to the beautiful countryside. The village serves as a gateway to the surrounding Berwickshire Coastal Path, offering breathtaking coastal walks and opportunities to spot various wildlife species.

Overall, New Mills is a peaceful and picturesque village in Berwickshire, Scotland, with a close-knit community and a rich historical background. It is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature while still being close to amenities provided by nearby towns and cities.

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New Mills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.732009/-2.765899 or Grid Reference NT5249. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cottage at Blackburn Blackburn is a farm on the west side of the A68 near to Lauder; the cottage lies to the north of the farmhouse.
Cottage at Blackburn
Blackburn is a farm on the west side of the A68 near to Lauder; the cottage lies to the north of the farmhouse.
Upturned troughs Awaiting the return of sheep to this field.
Upturned troughs
Awaiting the return of sheep to this field.
Mobile mast, Blackchester Good line of sight down Lauderdale.
Mobile mast, Blackchester
Good line of sight down Lauderdale.
View of the Lammermuir Hills Looking past the Smeaton to Eccles power lines across the head of Lauderdale.
View of the Lammermuir Hills
Looking past the Smeaton to Eccles power lines across the head of Lauderdale.
Landscape near Lauderhaugh Fields in crop adjacent to A68 (shortly before turning to Lauderhaugh on other side of the road)
Landscape near Lauderhaugh
Fields in crop adjacent to A68 (shortly before turning to Lauderhaugh on other side of the road)
Mast at Blackchester Overlooking Lauderdale.
Mast at Blackchester
Overlooking Lauderdale.
Looking over Lauderdale from Blackchester The road to the farm, and a low tension electricity supply line and transformer.
Looking over Lauderdale from Blackchester
The road to the farm, and a low tension electricity supply line and transformer.
Footpath sign at Blackchester Part of the Lauder paths network. The locomotive logo relates to the Lauder Light Railway, which ran nearby.
Footpath sign at Blackchester
Part of the Lauder paths network. The locomotive logo relates to the Lauder Light Railway, which ran nearby.
Barley field in Lauderdale Looking west from the A68 towards Blackchester.
Barley field in Lauderdale
Looking west from the A68 towards Blackchester.
Barley field in Lauderdale Looking southwest from the A68 towards hedgerow trees.
Barley field in Lauderdale
Looking southwest from the A68 towards hedgerow trees.
Drive to Lauderhaugh A Lauderdale farm, off the A68.
Drive to Lauderhaugh
A Lauderdale farm, off the A68.
Wheat at Newbigging Walls Looking northwestwards in Lauderdale
Wheat at Newbigging Walls
Looking northwestwards in Lauderdale
Looking across Lauderdale From a wheat field at Newbigging Walls. Leaderhaugh is across the river.
Looking across Lauderdale
From a wheat field at Newbigging Walls. Leaderhaugh is across the river.
Cut-leaved Cranesbill in a field gateway Geranium dissectum, one of about 20 UK species of Geranium, but few have leaves dissected to this extent. Flowering has finished, but there are plenty of fruits  - five reddish, pointed sepals, a ring of five dark seeds, with a dark beak protruding from the centre of the ring [the 'cranesbill']; several are visible in the image, and see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5460151" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5460151">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4034928" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4034928">Link</a>. Not the 'Geranium' of florists and gardeners - they are Pelargoniums <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geranium" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geranium">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>.
Cut-leaved Cranesbill in a field gateway
Geranium dissectum, one of about 20 UK species of Geranium, but few have leaves dissected to this extent. Flowering has finished, but there are plenty of fruits - five reddish, pointed sepals, a ring of five dark seeds, with a dark beak protruding from the centre of the ring [the 'cranesbill']; several are visible in the image, and see Link and Link. Not the 'Geranium' of florists and gardeners - they are Pelargoniums LinkExternal link.
Old milepost The most northerly Smith Patterson post on the Kelso to Edinburgh route at Newbigging Walls.   It is on the west-side verge of the A697 opposite one of the farm buildings.   A prime subject for digging out and repainting as it gets rustier and rustier as the years pass  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6102356">NT5350 : Old Milepost by the A697, Newbiggins Walls</a>   There is another MP marked on the 2007 OS 50000 a mile further north but it cannot now be found.  It was photographed in the 1980s, well painted although quite sunken.  White top, black stem as this one.
Old milepost
The most northerly Smith Patterson post on the Kelso to Edinburgh route at Newbigging Walls. It is on the west-side verge of the A697 opposite one of the farm buildings. A prime subject for digging out and repainting as it gets rustier and rustier as the years pass NT5350 : Old Milepost by the A697, Newbiggins Walls There is another MP marked on the 2007 OS 50000 a mile further north but it cannot now be found. It was photographed in the 1980s, well painted although quite sunken. White top, black stem as this one.
Field of oilseed rape near Lauderhaugh
Field of oilseed rape near Lauderhaugh
A697 near Newbigging Walls
A697 near Newbigging Walls
A697, Newbigging Wells Coldstream to Edinburgh road.
A697, Newbigging Wells
Coldstream to Edinburgh road.
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New Mills is located at Grid Ref: NT5249 (Lat: 55.732009, Lng: -2.765899)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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