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The Tweed flowing over the cauld or weir that was constructed in the early days... (more)

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Somewhere along this stretch was the inlet to the lade which carried water to... (more)

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A sign celebrating the centenary in 1998. The club sprang from funds raised... (more)

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The level grassed area of the park was formed by infilling the old mill lade... (more)

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The weir (or cauld) held back the Tweed to divert some of flow into the mill... (more)

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Washing hung on the drying green by Caberston Road, Walkerburn.

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A terraced row of stone cottages designed by the architect Frederick Thomas... (more)

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Part of the former Tweedvale Mill alongside the A72 Galashiels Road, Walkerburn.

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The fields are in the shadow of Plora Craig while Walkerburn catches the winter sunshine.

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The low sun was lighting up this inscription at the southern end of the road... (more)

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Marked as 'Cultivation Terraces' these are low down on Purvis Hill... (more)

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Marked as 'Cultivation Terraces' these are low down on Purvis Hill... (more)

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Marked as 'Cultivation Terraces' these are low down on Purvis Hill... (more)

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Walkers on the riverside path from Walkerburn at this point are confronted by a... (more)

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The grey cottage L of centre was next to the railway station on the south bank... (more)

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The name Ballantyne has been associated with Walkerburn since Henry Ballantyne... (more)

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This open area leads down towards the Tweed where the mill lade rejoined the... (more)

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Felling has changed the appearance of the south ridge of Cairn Hill above... (more)

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On the path from Alexandra Park to the east end of Walkerburn.

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The mill lade conveyed water from the weir on the Tweed to power the textile... (more)

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The mill lade conveyed water from the weir on the Tweed to power the textile... (more)

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It was certainly quiet on my visit with about five cars in two hours.

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A faint sign on the gable end, reading Brian Lees Textiles Purvis Hill Garage... (more)

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Part of the installation is in the adjacent square.

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The plaque reads: Tweedvale Mill East Industrial Units Officially Opened By... (more)

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The Tweed once powered the textile mills in this village founded in 1854. Gorse... (more)

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Industrial premises on Caberston Road.

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A substantial area of shingle on the Tweed upstream of the village.

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Looking across the rugby pitch to the village and Purvis Hill beyond.

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Not quite reaching giant redwood standards, but there are some impressive trees... (more)

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A new house in construction above the cyclepath from Innerliethen. The bridge... (more)

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The swooping lines of the hilly circuit on a sub-zero day.

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Opened last summer at a playing field east of the village. It was funded by the... (more)

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A grey heron by the Tweed. Seconds after this was taken, the bird lunged forward... (more)

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The riverside path in Alexandra Park gives a good view towards the high ground... (more)

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The riverside path by the Tweed provides a pleasant short walk east of the village.

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The cafe is in former farm buildings at the junction of the A72 Peebles Road and... (more)

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The village basks in welcome sun on the north side of the valley. Frost is in... (more)

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The bridge dates from 1868 when it was built to connect the village with the... (more)

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Looking downstream from the bridge with the forested hill of Bier Law beyond.... (more)

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A path down from the A72 road to Tweedholm Avenue East.

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A multi-use games area for basketball, football or cricket is alongside the new... (more)

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A new pump track and skate park opened earlier this month on land to the east of... (more)

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A good spot to watch the river from Alexandra Park.

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The path by the Tweed to the east of the road bridge. The forested slope is on... (more)

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Paths in a grassy park alongside the Tweed east of the village.

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Rugby Sevens are matches with 7 players a side over two 7 minute halves. This... (more)

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Rugby Sevens are matches with 7 players a side over two 7 minute halves. This... (more)

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Bank Holiday weekend traffic included this group of motor scooters as well as... (more)

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The junction with the A72 Peebles Road at the west end of the village.

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