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The magnificently flamboyant Thirlestane Castle near Lauder in the Scottish Borders. It has origins nearby dating back to 1250, but on its current site the castle was built in three phases: in the years from 1590, 1670 and 1840. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lauder/thirlestanecastle/index.html

#Scotland #ScottishBorders

Thirlestane Castle. The image shows a view across a garden to a highly decorative wing of a castle built of grey stone with pink stone details and facings. There are turrets and chimneys along the roof, plus a walkway with a balustrade. There is another range on the left of the image, rather lower and plainer in style. The sky is mainly blue.

Market Cross, Coldingham: market cross in Scottish Borders.

http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q17571175
(There is an article on German #wikipedia but not on en.wiki)

#ScottishHistory #ScottishBorders

It’s that time of year again

Stretching our legs to run past Hornshole and along the Teviot we passed a cottage that *always* works hard on their decorations. Ghost dogs and bicycles last year, pirates(ish) this.

Some artistic licence has been used - a dragon has sneaked in.

Two weeks to go but they do work hard.

And I forgot, 12k, road and tracks.

#ScottishBorders #Haloween #Hornshole #Pirates #fun #running

A pirate skeleton impaled on a tree opposite the cottage

A foot lies on the ground, looking towards skeletons under Jolly Rodgers

A dragon has got in, with pumpkins below

The fence, arms reach out under police tape with a headless ghost on the right

'Magical' moment 3,000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard revealed https://news.sky.com/story/magical-moment-3-000-year-old-secret-of-the-peebles-hoard-revealed-13451008 #Peebles #ScottishBorders #Scotland #Archaeology

Ridiculously excited to get the latest Hawick Archaeological Society Transactions and find an illustrated article on the history of Wilton manses. My second Hawick childhood home is the latest Wilton manse - sold by us to them in 1991. My first Hawick childhood home was near an earlier Wilton manse. #Hawick #Scotland #ScottishBorders #ChurchOfScotland

Lunchtime run

We left as the mist was clearing, road and track with the trig point on the Mintos (reached by a climb from the saddle between the two hills). By the time we were back the sun was warm and I was overdressed. 13k and while tge descent was a little slow (it is steep), reasonably quick. Back to writing I suppose.

#Running #ScottishBorders #Minto #DogsOfMastodon #BorderCollie

A collie sits in the woods to the side of the Mintos, trees turning brown and gold around him

The view from the side, we went up via the path through the saddle

The Collie sits by the trig point - a frequent view in good weather

A gentle river winds through the lush greenery of the Scottish Borders, with rippling water reflecting the vivid blue sky scattered with streaks of cloud. Along the banks, meadows and trees create a peaceful countryside setting, perfect for #RiverLandscape walks and #NaturePhotography. Near Melrose, this scenic stretch of the River Tweed offers classic #CountrysideViews with a mix of woodland and open fields. Popular among visitors for its #ScenicRiver beauty, the area is a serene escape in the heart of southern Scotland.

Taken Jun 2018

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #RiverLandscape #NaturePhotography #ScottishBorders #CountrysideViews #ScenicRiver #CentralScottishWay #Melrose #Scotland #UnitedKingdom

A river flows through the countryside near Melrose, Scotland, bordered by grassy banks and clusters of trees on both sides. The water is calm with a few ripples and a gravel bar extends through the center. On the left, a fenced green field stretches alongside the river, while the right bank is lined with dense greenery. Further ahead, the river curves gently, disappearing into a backdrop of thick woodland. Above, the sky is bright blue with streaks of white clouds scattered across it, giving the scene a clear and open atmosphere.

The Scottish Borders area has 232 category A listed buildings on #wikidata. Mertoun House has a #wikipedia article.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mertoun_House

#ScottishHistory #ScottishBorders

Morning run

Lots to so today away from home, but the sky is lovely. 8.5k road before breakfast. Auld Reekie for us. Just as well the dug is expected as well as me.Actually, whisper it, but he is more popular.

#running #ScottishBorders #BorderCollie #DogsOfMastadon

Early morning, regular view over the fields under a blue and white sky. The dug still sobers why I ever stop.

Last quick run (6k) and swim in the Teviot

Is that a frisbee I see before me?

Better had be.

#BorderCollie #DogsOfMastodon #ScottishBorders

A collie looks expectantly towards something he is hoping is going to get thrown for him

Lunchtime run, Amy has not totally abandoned us. A mixed road and trail run of 9k left the dug braced into the wind (and it was loud) while I checked some kit on behalf of a neighbour.

#running #ScottishBorders #BorderCollie #DogsOfMastodon #Wind

Afternoon run

12k, road, very damp as Storm Amy embraced us.

No, no photos of the road in the horizontal rain, just the aftermath as the dug dries out. Looking a little sad - we came back too soon. On the positive side I left him here and not hanging up in the boot room with my clothes.

#running #ScottishBorders #DogsOfMastodon #BorderCollie #WetWetWet

A gloomy collie dries out in front of a blazing fire

So the ground screws have arrived. Have I got this badly wrong or is it the best idea for the problem they are intended to solve? We shall find out soon enough! #DIY #ScottishBorders

Two galvanised metal ground screws with the installation tool sitting in the box they just arrived in. New DIY inbound!

Sam and Jed choosing peace over fighting for the space on the sofa beside me. I’m kinda proud of the delicate way Sam inserted herself between me and her feline brother. #GSD #GermanShepherd #DogsOfMastodon #DogsOfPixelfed #ScottishBorders #Cats #BlackCats #CatsOfPixelfed #CatsOfMastodon

A sable long haired German Shepherd sleeps beside her jet black feline brother. For once choosing not to sit on him so that he vacates his place on the sofa. Peace in our time!

Lunchtime run, Harestanes and the Waterloo Memorial

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterloo_Monument

The elusive Scottish summer slipped her bonds for a few hours - although by the time we finished her oafish brother was threatening to muscle in.

And we had a welcoming committee on our return.

6k, all trails, 3k flat, 3k stiff hill.

#running #ScottishBorders #BorderCollie #DogsOfMastodon #CatsOfMastodon∑

The view up to the memorial - and the last short climb

A panoramic view off the memorial with under a blue sky with white clouds, the sun peeking from behind one, a dug in front of the memorial and the trig point to the right. The hills in the background mark the English border

The dug in front of the memorial - not a little bit puffed, even after running up and down a couple of times urging me to improve my time

Our welcoming committee - the cat sunning themselves on adjacent bins outside the cottage

#DIY #ScottishBorders Longshot but does anyone know what this render on an external wall is, I’m assuming it’s a cement/sand mix. Damaged by rain escaping from a broken gutter, now fixed. I’m pondering Toupret Masonry Repair from ScrewFix to fix as alternative to sand/cement as it’s a waste of a bag of cement for this little fix.

External rendered wall with damage at bottom due to rain being allowed to soak the wall from a broken gutter above. Moisture rising up wall has caused flaking of the masonry paint.

Close up of a damaged external wall render. Damaged by water from a broken gutter above.

The superb Commendator's House Museum, forming part of Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders. It lays claim to having the largest collection of medieval artefacts on display anywhere in Scotland. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/melrose/abbeymuseum/index.html

#Scotland #MelroseAbbey #Melrose #ScottishBorders

The Commendator's House Museum. The image shows a large pink and honey-coloured stone building with grey slate roofs. It is two storeys in height apart from a three-storey tower on the right side of the end nearest us. The building is on a slope leading away from us down into a broad shallow valley and there are fields and trees visible on the far side. There’s a tree on the right side of the frame and the sky is blue.

Thirlestane: promontory fort in the Scottish Borders.
Historic Environment Scotland scheduled monument SM4611
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q31106919
Historic Environment Scotland lists 2 notable sites within 1km distance.

#ScottishHistory #ScottishBorders

Afternoon run.

When you are feeling down, getting out on a gorgeous afternoon soothes the soul. Road run, 7.4k, cut short as I walked the last k with a sore ankle. Seems to be fine now, but I will take it easy tommorow. Total of 21k today and I think it might be a bit less in the morning. I’ve made my target for the month and 5 days to go. The dug might need a little persuading, sbut ome frisbee and river action will make him forget

#Runninf #ScottishBorders #BorderCollie #DogsOfMastodon

A view from the fork in the road under a blue sky and mainly white clouds. A dug is before me

Looking toward the Mintos under a blue sky and 3k into the run

Afternoon tea at a friends house. Delivered the dugs (well two of them back) and enjoying the view from the garden with Ruberslaw on the left and the sun slowly going down to the right. It son’t last!

#ScottishBorders #Tea #Photograph

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