House o' Muir Strips

Wood, Forest in Berwickshire

Scotland

House o' Muir Strips

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

House o' Muir Strips is a small woodland area located in Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated amidst the picturesque landscape of the Scottish Borders, it offers a serene and tranquil environment for nature enthusiasts and visitors looking to explore the beauty of the region.

Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, House o' Muir Strips features a diverse range of trees, including oak, birch, beech, and pine. The woodland is well-preserved and maintained, providing a rich habitat for numerous wildlife species, such as red squirrels, deer, and a variety of bird species. The dense foliage and well-established paths make it an ideal location for hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography.

The forest is also home to a number of small streams and ponds, adding to its charm and biodiversity. These water features attract various aquatic creatures and provide a refreshing and calming ambiance to the woodland.

House o' Muir Strips is easily accessible, with well-marked trails and designated parking areas for visitors. It is open to the public throughout the year, allowing individuals to enjoy the changing seasonal beauty of the woodland.

Whether one seeks a leisurely stroll, a peaceful picnic spot, or an opportunity to immerse oneself in nature, House o' Muir Strips offers a delightful experience for all. Its natural beauty, combined with its accessibility and well-maintained facilities, make it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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House o' Muir Strips Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.732067/-2.7652314 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.

Trevor Littlewood

Upturned troughs

Awaiting the return of sheep to this field.

Richard Webb

Mobile mast, Blackchester

Good line of sight down Lauderdale.

Richard Webb

View of the Lammermuir Hills

Looking past the Smeaton to Eccles power lines across the head of Lauderdale.

Richard Webb

Landscape near Lauderhaugh

Fields in crop adjacent to A68 (shortly before turning to Lauderhaugh on other side of the road)

Clint Mann

Mast at Blackchester

Overlooking Lauderdale.

M J Richardson

Looking over Lauderdale from Blackchester

The road to the farm, and a low tension electricity supply line and transformer.

M J Richardson

Footpath sign at Blackchester

Part of the Lauder paths network. The locomotive logo relates to the Lauder Light Railway, which ran nearby.

M J Richardson

Barley field in Lauderdale

Looking west from the A68 towards Blackchester.

M J Richardson

Barley field in Lauderdale

Looking southwest from the A68 towards hedgerow trees.

M J Richardson

Drive to Lauderhaugh

A Lauderdale farm, off the A68.

M J Richardson

Wheat at Newbigging Walls

Looking northwestwards in Lauderdale

M J Richardson

Looking across Lauderdale

From a wheat field at Newbigging Walls. Leaderhaugh is across the river.

M J Richardson

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 Link

M J Richardson

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.

Chris Minto