Posts Tagged ‘river tweed’
Discuss the future of the bridge across the border
The future of a bridge between Scotland and England is to be discussed at meetings next week. Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge. Members of the project team and Friends of the Union…
Read MoreOn the eleventh day of Christmas… Ednam House Hotel
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the gift of a riverside location. Ednam House in Kelso, enjoys an enviable position on the banks of the River Tweed, with views over Old Roxburgh. This mellow stone Georgian country house, offers a warm welcome to field sports enthusiasts, with its close…
Read MoreA unique property with 2 shepherd’s cottages
A property with links to a John Buchan thriller, located in a spectacular setting, is now on the market. Set at the head of Manor Valley and surrounded by the magnificent hills around Peebles, in an area steeped in history, lies Glenrath Hope, an original Shepherd’s cottage dating back almost 200 years. For sale through…
Read MoreThe love story that produced beautiful Paxton House
Unusually for Scotland, Paxton House, situated on the banks of the meandering River Tweed in Berwickshire, has its origins in a love story. It began when Patrick Home met and fell in love with Prussian heiress Sophie de Brandt whilst at Leipzig University in 1750, and continued when, being affable and charming, he eased his…
Read MoreMagnificent mansion once owned by Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott’s favourite home, a magnificent A-listed mansion set above the River Tweed, is currently on the property market. Ashiestiel House, in Clovenfords, Selkirkshire, is presented for sale by Savills, this magnificent home has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms, two secondary bedrooms, a gardener’s cottage, outbuildings, a garage, gardens and parkland.…
Read MoreWedderlie House is an attractive small country estate
Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders, has a long and rich history. Wedderlie was originally owned by the Polwarth family in the 13th century but passed to the Edgars in 1327 and remained with them for 400 years. There probably was an…
Read MoreKerfield House is a most impressive Georgian home
A B listed property dating from circa 1800, with five bedrooms and four reception rooms, is now available for purchase. Presented for sale by Walker Scott Ireland, Kerfield House was built by the Ker family with the profits from their brewery, located within the original grounds of Kerfield House, near Peebles. The property was divided…
Read MoreA bright bungalow offering great country aspects
A spacious detached bungalow offering tremendous countryside views is now for sale. Presented by Galbraith, Roundlewood, near Kelso, enjoys an excellent rural location a short distance to the north east of Stichill. The property enjoys magnificent south easterly outlooks over the Tweed Valley to the Cheviots. Roundlewood is an attractive modern detached bungalow offering versatile,…
Read MoreSir Walter Scott’s home for sale – at over £1.25million
Sir Walter Scott’s favourite home, a magnificent A-listed mansion set above the River Tweed, is for sale. Ashiestiel House, in Clovenfords, Selkirkshire, is presented for sale by Savills, this magnificent home has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, seven bath/shower rooms, two secondary bedrooms, a gardener’s cottage, outbuildings, a garage, gardens and parkland. Set above the…
Read MoreA feast for your ears with Music at Paxton
A summer festival of top class international chamber musicis taking place in Paxton House on the banks of the River Tweed next month. Music at Paxton, being held from 13–22 July, will feature daily concerts offering an intimate, friendly and relaxed experience and take place in Paxton House’s splendid Picture Gallery. With its large, domed…
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