Eriba Man

This is night No.103/2019 living in my caravan. My final night in Melrose. It was very cold last night, well into the 'minuses', the forecast last night predicted sheltered spots in the Borders may be as low as -5C. The van was covered in ice, but I never noticed anything at all through the night! Got up around 0630 and took the dogs for a walk in a still, frozen, walk to the Tweed. A lovely winters morning. I had hoped maybe to go back to Abbotsford but I didn't fancy de-icing the car, so took the dogs for a walk I've done many times. It's a long loop following the north then south banks of the Tweed between the Chain Bridge and road bridge west of Gattonside. Conditions were perfect for some riverside walking. Met a few dog walkers and a couple of runners, but a very quiet walk. After lunch, drove about 8 miles south to Harstanes, a forest visitor centre near Ancrum. I've been here before and there is some good walking. I also wanted ...

I've been outwit range of a 4g or wifi signal for the past few days, hence I haven't been able to post. During this time, I've been at a CL near Ancrum, Ashieburn House and a CL near Auctermuchty, The Clink. Finally, been able to post a few pictures. The rather excellent wildflower meadow at Ashieburn. Ashieburn, which has a connection with the brother of Beatrix Potter. A lovely well maintained garden. This CL has a nice forest walk, ending in this fine wee seat. The forest walk takes you down to Ale Water. A beautiful meadow in front of the CL. Had a walk with the dogs down to the rather fine pub in Ancrum, around 2 miles away from the CL. And..it was a laundry day so headed of to the coin laundry in Galashiels which was excellent. The weather was fantastic. The Ancrum Bridge. The Old Churchyard. The cracking old bridge near the Old church. Half way home, stopped of at The Clink, near Auchtermuchty. Rus...