Our much anticipated trip to the Scottish Borders has not lived up to expectation. Our introduction to the area was a stunning walk in the Eildon Hills. We then had…
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Category: Scottish Borders
Walking Around Coldstream and Hirsel Estate
We are only stopping at Paxton House for a few days and despite having been here a couple of times in the past we are still keen to explore the…
Read MoreAmbling Around Berwick-upon-Tweed
Today we are off to explore Berwick-upon-Tweed. When we last visited the town in July 2014 it was a cold miserable day, this time around it is an absolute corker. …
Read MoreBack At Paxton House
After a month at home, the longest time we have spent in our house since the end of January, we are back on the road. Yesterday we travelled a couple…
Read MoreLindisfarne
When we stayed at Paxton House in 2014 we took a walk across the causeway to Holy Island. It was a memorable day out but our plans of visiting Lindisfarne…
Read MoreA Stroll Around Duns
Yesterday was another day of rest from walking. When I returned from my early stroll with the boys I was immediately reaching for the painkillers. I am beginning to think…
Read MoreRing of Bright Water
If I am honest one of the reasons for returning to Paxton House was that I was eager to re-visit the Chain Bridge Honey Farm it was one of the…
Read MoreCarey Burn Bridge to Hedgehope Hill
Nearing the banks of the River Tweed on my early morning walk around the grounds of Paxton House, I spied eight Goosanders on the water. The first time I knowingly…
Read MoreSeahouses to Benthall
When we visited Northumberland in 2014 we had a number of enjoyable walks along the coast. The dogs particularly enjoyed chasing after a tennis ball on the expansive sands and…
Read MoreReturn to Paxton House
When we toured in 2014 we spent a week at Paxton House, a few miles outside of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It was a memorable week and one of our favourites of the…
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