Cademuir

Settlement in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Cademuir

Herding sheep in the Manor Valley The sheep were being moved along a minor road to a field at The Glack. — Herding sheep in the Manor Valley Credit: Walter Baxter

Cademuir is a small village located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Situated in the southern part of the country, it is nestled in the picturesque Tweed Valley. The village is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and the meandering River Tweed, providing a stunning natural landscape.

Cademuir is renowned for its rich history and archaeological significance. The area has been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of Iron Age settlements and Roman forts in the vicinity. The remnants of these ancient civilizations can still be seen today, attracting history enthusiasts and archaeologists alike.

Despite its small size, Cademuir offers a range of recreational activities for locals and tourists. The village is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and fishing along the river. The nearby Cademuir Forest provides ample space for leisurely walks and exploration of the local flora and fauna.

In terms of amenities, Cademuir is well-equipped with basic facilities such as schools, a community center, and a few local shops. For more extensive services, residents often travel to nearby towns like Peebles, which is only a short distance away.

The tranquil and idyllic setting of Cademuir makes it an attractive place for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, historical significance, and range of outdoor activities make it a charming and engaging destination for visitors of all ages.

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Cademuir Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.611322/-3.2398057 or Grid Reference NT2236. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Herding sheep in the Manor Valley

The sheep were being moved along a minor road to a field at The Glack.

Walter Baxter

Warning of sheep chasing by dogs

A notice on a field gatepost publicising the loss of five lambs to loose or out-of-control dogs, dated 8 June 2011.

Jim Barton

Signpost on the John Buchan Way

Situated where the route leaves the tarmac road to take the track crossing the ridge of Cademuir and down into Peebles.

Jim Barton

Old milestone below Cademuir

Shown as a milestone on the map, but any marking the stone might have had has now worn away.

Jim Barton

Canada Hill from Cademuir

Stob Law is just to the right of Canada Hill. The cottages are close by Cademuir farm.

Jim Barton

Iron Age hill fort defences on Cademuir

The scattered boulders in the grass, beyond the nearest fringe of loose boulders, have been embedded across the ridge to impede attackers on foot or horseback - there are over 60 in this view, protruding up to 50cm or so above ground. Obstacles such as this are known as 'chevaux de frise' and the concept was still used in the Second World War in the form of large concrete anti-tank defences around our coasts. NT2237 : Iron Age defensive structure, Cademuir Hill Fort shows a different view of these defences.

Jim Barton

Sheepdog trials, Manor

A damp day for the sheepdog trials at Woodhouse farm, Kirkton Manor. A simultaneous event is the Manor Water Hill Race, which starts from an adjacent field for a 10 mile round trip up to the summit of The Scrape (719m) and back.

Jim Barton

Dog versus sheep, Manor

Sheepdog trials at Woodhouse farm near Kirkton Manor; who is in charge here - man, dog, or sheep?

Jim Barton

Ring Knowe

An old hill fort is concealed within this plantation.

David Purchase

In the Manor Valley

At the left a minor stream runs down to join the Manor Water. It is called Dead Wife's Burn, but I don't know the story behind it.

David Purchase

Forest track in Hallmanor Wood

David Purchase

In the Manor Valley

Canada Hill is in the background to the left, and a spur of Glenrath Hill is on the right.

David Purchase

In the Manor Valley

The west slopes of Cademuir Hill, with several hill forts along the ridge, is beyond the river.

David Purchase

In the Manor Valley

Looking towards Hallyards Farm

David Purchase

Manor Church, Kirkton Manor

The church bell dates from 1485 and is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, in Scotland.

David Purchase

Roundel Wood, Hallmanor

Woodland surrounded by a dyke.

Richard Webb

Bridge under construction

Girders allow a dry crossing of the often difficult Manor Water. This is upstream of the bridge marked on the 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map which is not there.

Richard Webb