Arter Brae

Wood, Forest in Peeblesshire

Scotland

Arter Brae

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

Arter Brae, located in Peeblesshire, Scotland, is a picturesque wood and forest area that offers a serene and captivating natural environment. Covering a vast expanse of land, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

The woodlands of Arter Brae are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, providing a rich and vibrant ecosystem. Tall, majestic trees such as oak, beech, and birch dominate the landscape, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and moss, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Walking trails wind through Arter Brae, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the area's natural beauty. These paths meander through the woods, leading to hidden glens, babbling brooks, and peaceful clearings. The sound of birdsong fills the air, as various species, including woodpeckers, owls, and wrens, find their sanctuary in the trees.

Arter Brae is not only a place of scenic beauty but also a site of historical significance. The remnants of ancient settlements and stone circles can be found within its boundaries, providing a glimpse into the area's past. Archaeological discoveries have shed light on the lives of the people who once called this forest home.

Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat, a chance to connect with nature, or a glimpse into the past, Arter Brae offers a captivating experience. With its lush woodlands, diverse wildlife, and historical significance, it truly is a gem of Peeblesshire.

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Arter Brae Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.634467/-3.2357076 or Grid Reference NT2238. 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

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

Plaque on the Manor Bridge over the Tweed

The plaque is on the SW side of the bridge. Its lettering is not too clear, but reads: THIS BRIDGE ERECTED BY THE COUNTY AND PRIVATE SUBSCRIBERS WAS OPENED BY MISS PRINGLE KIDD OF WOODHOUSE AND NAMED BY HER MANOR BRIDGE 20TH MARCH 1883

Jim Barton

Manor Brig

18th Century bridge, Manor, Peebles.

David Robinson

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

In the Manor Valley

Looking towards Hallyards Farm

David Purchase

Near Caverhill, Manor Valley

Cademuir Hill is on the far side of the valley.

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

A minor road to Peebles

This road is seen leaving Kirkton Manor.

David Purchase

Old Manor Brig, built 1702

This bridge over Manor Water is now structurally unsound, and is open only to pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicular traffic crosses the Tweed nearby, and reaches Peebles on the north side of that river.

David Purchase

Manor Bridge

This elegant bridge over the River Tweed was built in 1873 to serve the Manor valley, a cul-de-sac about 8 miles long. Prior to that, access was via the Old Manor Brig NT2339 : Old Manor Brig, built 1702, now closed to all except pedestrians and cyclists, and a minor road to Peebles by way of Manor Sware.

David Purchase

Log Seat

A log seat by the River Tweed nestling in a bed of fallen leaves. A good place to sit on a fine day and watch salmon leaping.

Graham Hewitt

Winter approaching, Tweeddale

Looking from Manor Sware across Edston Quarry and the A72 towards Haswellsykes farm (centre) and snow on the Stobo hills.

Jim Barton

Cademuir from Whitelaw Hill

A long-distance view from the ridge above the Manor Valley at Whitelaw Hill. The dry valley in view here on the S and E side of Cademuir, now farmland, is thought to have been the course of the Tweed in pre-glacial times, before the river became diverted through Neidpath gorge.

Jim Barton

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Arter Brae is located at Grid Ref: NT2238 (Lat: 55.634467, Lng: -3.2357076)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders