Borders
COLDSTREAM NT 848 401
Column
The column at Coldstream was erected to celebrate the victory of the Independent and Liberal Party in the 1830 election. A statue of Charles Marjoribanks was replaced in 1873 after the original one was struck by lightening. Marjoribanks was MP for Berwickshire after the Reform Act of 1832. The inscription says he was a man of 'high talents, amiable qualities and political principles'.
The column at Coldstream was erected to celebrate the victory of the Independent and Liberal Party in the 1830 election. A statue of Charles Marjoribanks was replaced in 1873 after the original one was struck by lightening. Marjoribanks was MP for Berwickshire after the Reform Act of 1832. The inscription says he was a man of 'high talents, amiable qualities and political principles'.
COLDSTREAM
Crenulated Cottages
COLDSTREAM
Tower
DUNS 778 535
South Lodge, Duns Castle
DUNS
Manderston Gazebo
DUNS
Manderston Pavilion
DUNS
Manderston Tower
DUNS
Manderston Boathouse
DUNS NT 827 558
Edrom Norman Arch
In the graveyard of Edrom Church is the Logan Vault incorporating the Norman Arch of the original church, that was rebuilt in 1737.
In the graveyard of Edrom Church is the Logan Vault incorporating the Norman Arch of the original church, that was rebuilt in 1737.
ECKFORD NT 709 262
Watchtower
The 12 feet high tower was built in the early 19th century as a watch house to protect the graveyard from would be body-snatchers.
The 12 feet high tower was built in the early 19th century as a watch house to protect the graveyard from would be body-snatchers.
EYEMOUTH 943 644
Watch-house
EYEMOUTH
Tower
GORDON NT 647 390
The Old Cottage
The cottage ornee is in the garden at Mellersrain House
The cottage ornee is in the garden at Mellersrain House
GORDON NT 584 484
Spottiswoode Arch
The Gothic-style arch was made in the mid 18th century.
The Gothic-style arch was made in the mid 18th century.
GORDON NT 611 475
Eagle Lodges
The lodges on the A697 have facades that were eyectchers at the approach to Spottiswoode House. The clocks gave the times of the London to Edinburgh stagecoaches.
The lodges on the A697 have facades that were eyectchers at the approach to Spottiswoode House. The clocks gave the times of the London to Edinburgh stagecoaches.
INNERLEITHAN 332 353
Bridge
The bridge at Traquair House was built in 1880 for Hon. Henry Constable Maxwell Stuart, the 16th laird.
The bridge at Traquair House was built in 1880 for Hon. Henry Constable Maxwell Stuart, the 16th laird.
KELSO
Park entrance
KELSO
Floors Castle Gardener's Cottage
The kitchen garden at Floors Castle was laid out in 1857 and has a castellated gardener's cottage.
The kitchen garden at Floors Castle was laid out in 1857 and has a castellated gardener's cottage.
KELSO NT 705 414
Hume Castle
The original castle on Hume Crags was slighted by Oliver Cromwell in 1651 and was replaced with a mock ruin for Lord Marchmont in 1789. Berwickshire Civic Society restored the eyecatcher in 1993.
The original castle on Hume Crags was slighted by Oliver Cromwell in 1651 and was replaced with a mock ruin for Lord Marchmont in 1789. Berwickshire Civic Society restored the eyecatcher in 1993.
MELROSE
Doocot
This little doocot is near to Melrose Abbey.
This little doocot is near to Melrose Abbey.
MELROSE NT 508 342
Abbotsford Screen
The screen of arches in the garden at Abbotsford were built by Smiths of Darnick and are said to have been inspired by the cloisters at Melrose Abbey.
The screen of arches in the garden at Abbotsford were built by Smiths of Darnick and are said to have been inspired by the cloisters at Melrose Abbey.
MELROSE NT 508 342
Turret
In the East Court at Abbotsford is a turret built into the wall.
The stone figure was presented to Abbotsford after Sir Walter Scott had died. It represents Morris asking mercy from Helen Macgreger (Rob Roy, chap. 31). The unfinished sculpture was by John Greenshields.
In the East Court at Abbotsford is a turret built into the wall.
The stone figure was presented to Abbotsford after Sir Walter Scott had died. It represents Morris asking mercy from Helen Macgreger (Rob Roy, chap. 31). The unfinished sculpture was by John Greenshields.
MELROSE NT 508 342
Abbotsford Game Larder
Steps lead down from the terrace at Abbotsford to the game larder, from which an underground passage connects it to the kitchen.
Steps lead down from the terrace at Abbotsford to the game larder, from which an underground passage connects it to the kitchen.
MELROSE NT 508 342
Abbotsford Orangery
At Sir Walter Scott's home of Abbotsford is a small Gothic orangery that he designed with John Smith. Scott laid out the gardens in the 1820s.
At Sir Walter Scott's home of Abbotsford is a small Gothic orangery that he designed with John Smith. Scott laid out the gardens in the 1820s.
MELROSE
Dryburgh Abbey Obelisk
George Burnet carved an obelisk in 1794 for David Stewart Erskine, Earl of Buchan, in honour of his ancestors, James I and James II. The two Scottish kings are carved on opposite sides.
George Burnet carved an obelisk in 1794 for David Stewart Erskine, Earl of Buchan, in honour of his ancestors, James I and James II. The two Scottish kings are carved on opposite sides.
MELROSE
Cottage
A tower and crenellations give a cottage at Dryburgh a castle like appearance.
A tower and crenellations give a cottage at Dryburgh a castle like appearance.
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Orchard Gate
The decorative Orchard Gate is near Dryburgh Abbey.
The decorative Orchard Gate is near Dryburgh Abbey.
MELROSE
Dryburgh Abbey Doocot
MELROSE NT 591 327
Wallace on the Hill
The 20 feet high plinth and statue of Sir William Wallace in Roman costume was made by John Smith and was erected in 1814 for the Earl of Buchan.
The inscription on the plinth reads:
WALLACE
Great patriot hero
Ill-requited Chief.
The 20 feet high plinth and statue of Sir William Wallace in Roman costume was made by John Smith and was erected in 1814 for the Earl of Buchan.
The inscription on the plinth reads:
WALLACE
Great patriot hero
Ill-requited Chief.
MELROSE NT 591 327
Urn
The urn is at the side of the Wallace on the Hill statue.
The urn is at the side of the Wallace on the Hill statue.
NEWTHORN NT 665 376
Hundy Mundy
William Adam built Hundy Mundy for the Hon. George Baillie as an eycatcher from his house at Mellerstain. The stone is said to have been reclaimed from an old tower house on the site, which was occupied by a Pictish princess called Hunimundias. Alternative, the name may be a corruption of a classical Greek word.
The 12th Earl of Haddington named a horse Hundy Mundy.
Other eyecatcher arches can be seen at;
STEEPLE, Dorset 'Grange Arch'
STEEPLE ASTON, Oxfordshire
William Adam built Hundy Mundy for the Hon. George Baillie as an eycatcher from his house at Mellerstain. The stone is said to have been reclaimed from an old tower house on the site, which was occupied by a Pictish princess called Hunimundias. Alternative, the name may be a corruption of a classical Greek word.
The 12th Earl of Haddington named a horse Hundy Mundy.
Other eyecatcher arches can be seen at;
STEEPLE, Dorset 'Grange Arch'
STEEPLE ASTON, Oxfordshire
NEWTON SAINT BOSWELLS NT 588 321
Temple of the Muses
The Temple of the muses at Dryburgh was built by David Stuart Erskine, the 11th Earl of Buchan. It commemorates James Thomson, the poet, who died in 1748.
The Temple of the muses at Dryburgh was built by David Stuart Erskine, the 11th Earl of Buchan. It commemorates James Thomson, the poet, who died in 1748.
NEWTON SAINT BOSWELLS NT 620 318
Mertoun Gardens Doocot
There is a stone over the doorway dated 1576, which makes the doocot at Mertoun the oldest dated one in Scotland.
There is a stone over the doorway dated 1576, which makes the doocot at Mertoun the oldest dated one in Scotland.
PAXTON NT 933 522
Paxton Park Icehouse
The icehouse at Paxton House was built around 1765 and is shaded by the entrance bridge.
The icehouse at Paxton House was built around 1765 and is shaded by the entrance bridge.
PAXTON
Entrances
In 1993-4, Julia Hilton was inspired by an opening bud to create 'Entrances' using 6,000 bricks.
In 1993-4, Julia Hilton was inspired by an opening bud to create 'Entrances' using 6,000 bricks.
PAXTON
Fish House and Boathouse
SWINTON
Doocot