Bankend Plantation

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Bankend Plantation

A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard The skull and crossed femur bones are symbols of mortality on this 18th century stone. The inscription on the reverse side reads:

HERE LYETH
THE BODY OF
ADAM BRYDEN
TENANT IN FLIMIN
G TOWN MILL WHO
DYED APPRIL THE 5TH 1737
HIS AGE 76 AND
JANET SMITH HIS
SPOUSE WHO DYED
MAY 16 1721 AGED 63 — A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard Credit: Walter Baxter

Bankend Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Peeblesshire, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a well-known destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The plantation is situated just a few miles southeast of the town of Peebles and is easily accessible by car or on foot.

The woodland is predominantly composed of native Scottish tree species, including Scots pine, birch, and oak. These trees provide a diverse habitat for a wide range of wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature photographers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of species such as red squirrels, roe deer, and various woodland birds.

Bankend Plantation offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind their way through the woodland, providing visitors with ample opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The trails cater to all abilities, with options for both leisurely strolls and more challenging treks. The paths are clearly marked and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Peeblesshire.

In addition to its natural charm, Bankend Plantation also boasts a rich cultural history. The area was once used for timber production, and remnants of old sawmills and charcoal pits can still be found within the woodland. These historical features provide a glimpse into the area's past and add to the overall charm and character of the plantation.

Overall, Bankend Plantation offers a tranquil and scenic escape for those seeking to explore the natural wonders of Peeblesshire. Its diverse wildlife, well-maintained trails, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Bankend Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.634479/-3.277502 or Grid Reference NT1938. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A symbolic gravestone at Lyne Kirkyard

The skull and crossed femur bones are symbols of mortality on this 18th century stone. The inscription on the reverse side reads: HERE LYETH THE BODY OF ADAM BRYDEN TENANT IN FLIMIN G TOWN MILL WHO DYED APPRIL THE 5TH 1737 HIS AGE 76 AND JANET SMITH HIS SPOUSE WHO DYED MAY 16 1721 AGED 63

Walter Baxter

Lyne Kirk In Peeblesshire

Looking towards the east.

James Denham

The reverse side of the Adam and Eve gravestone at Lyne Parish Churchyard

According to the information leaflet available in the church, the inscription reads "Here lyes Janne Veitch daughter to John Veitch Tennent in Hamiltoune, who dyed the 31 of January 1712 aged 16 years & 6 weiks. Life is the road to death and death heavens gate must be. Heaven is the thron of Christ and Christ is life to me"

Elliott Simpson

Lyne Kirk In Peeblesshire

The earliest mention of a chapel at Lyne dates from the 12th century AD. The present church was thought to have been built between 1640 and 1644. Restoration was done in 1888 and the porch added in 1988-89

Elliott Simpson

Silage making, Stobo (2)

A tractor and baler in a field next to the Tweed. Stobo Kirk is in the background.

Jim Barton

Recycled plastic bridge, Easter Dawyck

The Easter Dawyck bridge over the Tweed was completed in 2011, replacing a previous bridge that dated from 1920. This new bridge was constructed by an American company from 50 tonnes of recycled plastic derived from plastic bottles and scrap car bumpers. At 27m overall in three spans it is thought to be the world's longest bridge made from recycled composite material. See NT1837 : Tweed Bridge, Stobo for a general view. Source: 'Bridging the Tweed' by Jim Lyon (author publication 2019).

Jim Barton

Signs at the road end, Stobo

On the lane to Easterknowe farm, also on the John Buchan Way.

Jim Barton

Valley of the Easton Burn, Stobo

Two burns, the Easton and Weston, drain eastwards from the Broughton hills into the Tweed.

Jim Barton

Cottages by the Easton Burn

By the side of the John Buchan Way near Stobo.

Alan O'Dowd

Lyne Kirk

Alan Reid

Old road alignment, Hallyne

The A72 had been straightened out sometime in the past.

Richard Webb

Lyne Kirk

Lyne Kirk is an ancient and historic kirk or church, of the Church of Scotland, founded in the 12th century. It is situated on top of a mound adjacent to the A72 trunk route 4½ miles to the west of Peebles. The church fell into disrepair during the 16th century and was described as ruinous in 1600. The church was greatly renovated in 1644, and refurbished to form the fine building seen today Further major renewal work was carried out in 1889. Lyne Kirk is a Category B listed building (Historic Environment Scotland LB15357 Link

). It is open to visitors.

David Dixon

A72 near Hallyne

The A72 road is a major route in Scotland connecting Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, with Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. Its scenic route travels for over 60 miles along the Clyde and Tweed valleys, passing the towns of Larkhall, Lanark, Biggar and Peebles.

David Dixon

Lyne Kirk

Lyne Kirk is a Church of Scotland place of worship lying to the north of the A72, some kilometres west of Peebles. It's a Category B listed building under the Scottish system of listing.

Trevor Littlewood

Stobo Kirk.

Parts date back to the 12th century. View from across the Easton Burn with some houses from the scattered village of Stobo.

Richard Webb

Edwardian Stobo.

An ER VII postbox beside the road up the Easton Burn.

Richard Webb

Kerr's Knowe

Wooded hill, with fort, above Stobo, taking in the west half of the square, the rest is farmland, cattle for beef production, and sheep.

Richard Webb

Bankend Plantation.

This section of the Tweed is largely free from big forest blocks. There are plenty of more modest areas of woodland mixed with the farmland, and a steep north facing slope is ideal for growing timber. A line of alders marks the Tweed running through more productive land. Taken from NT193389.

Richard Webb

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Bankend Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NT1938 (Lat: 55.634479, Lng: -3.277502)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders