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Along the Way 6 of 10

2009-03-12T19:28:46.743Z

Just the 'odd' architectural/sculptural feature along the River Tweed (and I don't mean ChrisDeep).
The statue of William Wallace (with painted shield) was commissioned by the same mad Earl who built the Temple of Muses. We vote this one the worst statue in Scotland. Someone has tried to improve it by painting the shield - doesn't work!

Scott's View 5 of 10

2009-03-12T12:34:22.441Z

A view of the Eildon hills in the Scottish Borders at a place Sir Walter Scott used to stop on the road.
At his funeral the horses carrying his coffin to Dryburgh Abbey stopped automatically at this point as they were so used to waiting for him to admire the view.

Bridge 4 of 10

2009-03-06T16:22:38.452Z

Had to make this 30 secs! Still difficult to read the words on the sandstone though! This is a replica bridge by a real one over the River Tweed near Leaderfoot. The Romas had a major encampment there and either used a ford or did build the first bridge over the Tweed here.
The poem has been carved on each span of the mini bridge and I'll put the full version in my Blog in case there's not enough room here.

River Tweed 3 of 10

2009-03-04T19:51:05.753Z

By the River Tweed at Old Melrose.
Wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch the salmon jumping.

Temple of Muses 1of10

2009-03-03T10:36:14.183Z

Oops, forgot to add a note originally! This is no. 1 of 10. A mad Earl built the original Temple and the sculpture is modern. You should see his gardener's cottage!!