Allanton

Settlement in Berwickshire

Scotland

Allanton

Sign for Stuarts Law Farm Credit: Becky Williamson

Allanton is a small village located in the historic county of Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated approximately four miles southwest of the town of Duns, it lies close to the border with England. With a population of around 300 residents, the village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

The origins of Allanton can be traced back to the medieval era, with records suggesting the existence of a church in the area since the 12th century. The village boasts a rich agricultural heritage, with farming being a primary occupation for many of its inhabitants.

Allanton is home to a few notable landmarks, including the Allanton Inn, a traditional Scottish pub dating back to the 18th century. The Inn offers visitors a taste of local cuisine and a cozy atmosphere to relax in. Additionally, the village is known for its beautiful Allanton House, an impressive Georgian mansion that sits on the outskirts of the village. The house is privately owned and not open to the public, but its elegant architecture can be admired from a distance.

The community in Allanton is tight-knit, with several local organizations and events that bring residents together. The village also benefits from its proximity to the nearby towns of Duns and Coldstream, which offer additional amenities and services.

Overall, Allanton is a charming village in Berwickshire, Scotland, known for its scenic surroundings, historical landmarks, and strong sense of community.

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Allanton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.783588/-2.2170263 or Grid Reference NT8654. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sign for Stuarts Law Farm

Becky Williamson

Looking west in Chirnside Church

Looking past the Communion Table, the Pulpit, the Tweedmouth Aisle on the left, towards the west gallery.

James Denham

Tight Squeeze

A Claas Lexion 580+ Terra Trac combine harvester edges its way through a field boundary south of Chirnside. The machine is equipped with a nine metre wide cutting bar.

James T M Towill

Another Tight Squeeze

Manoeuvring a 10.5 metre cutter bar for one of three Claas Lexion combine harvesters bringing in the wheat south of Chirnside.

James T M Towill

Claas Lexion 580+ Terra Trac Combine Harvester

A view of the rubber tracks on the machine which help reduce soil compaction. The small box mounted above the end of the cutterbar is the machine's 'laser pilot' system to automatically guide the machine along the edge of the crop.

James T M Towill

In The Crop

A Claas Lexion Terra Trac 580+ bringing in the wheat.

James T M Towill

Harvesting Wheat Near North Lodge, Chirnside

Claas Lexion 580+ and 600 Terra Trac combine harvesters discharging wheat into accompanying grain trailers.

James T M Towill

Claas Lexion 600 Combine Harvester

A Claas Lexion 600 Terra Trac, one of three working in this field, complete with 10.5 metre cutterbar nearing the end of a patch of wheat.

James T M Towill

Claas Lexion 600 Combine Harvester - Job Complete

A patch of wheat is harvested south of North Lodge, Chirnside.

James T M Towill

Three Combines At Work

Three Claas Lexion Terra Trac combine harvesters at work offering a total combined (pardon the pun) cutting width of 29 metres.

James T M Towill

On The Road Again

On the A6105, a tractor tows the cutterbar for a Claas Lexion combine which follows.

James T M Towill

Awaiting The Next Load...

A tractor and grain trailer awaits a load from one of three combines in this field of wheat at the west side of Chirnside.

James T M Towill

A Matter Of Urgency

A harvest scene near Chirnside. The weather forecast was ultimately correct with 70mph gales and rain affecting the area the following day, hence the very busy scene depicted here.

James T M Towill

Finishing The Field

A final patch of wheat is harvested as the combine heads downhill, discharge spout swinging out into position, ready for a tractor and grain trailer to run alongside.

James T M Towill

The weathervane at Chirnside Parish Church

This St Michael and the Dragon weathervane is on top of the church tower spirelet. For a wider view, see NT8656 : Chirnside Parish Church tower. Five starlings are using the weathervane as a perch.

Walter Baxter

Whiteadder Water In Spate

A view of the Whiteadder Water at Hutton Castle gauging station after exceptionally heavy overnight rain on 6/7 July 2012. At the time this photograph was taken (1345 hrs, 7 July) the water level was approximately 2.8 metres; on average the level is 0.5 metres and the maximum recorded since records began at the site in January 1970 was nearly 3.3 metres in October 2002. Upstream of the gauging station is a footbridge over the Whiteadder Water and beyond that is Bluestone Ford. The ford connects the Berwickshire villages of Chirnside and Hutton. The SEPA link to the gauging station is Link