Scotland's Borderlands, off the Beaten Path
Discover the often-overlooked beauty of Southern Scotland through the lens of Tikus Photography. While many bypass this region on their way to more famous destinations, the Borders hold a rich tapestry of prehistoric sites, tales of wealth and conflict, and the dramatic history of Reivers. Join us as we explore these softer landscapes, intertwined with the echoes of a more violent past.
Milarrochy Bay
This stunted oak tree sits on the eastern shores of Loch Lomond right on the fault line between the highlands and lowlands. the song Loch Lomond, tells the story of two Jacobite soldiers imprisoned in Carlise Castle. One condemned to death the other to be released. The dead soul taking the lowland whilst the survivor taking the high road (Link Below)
Canon EOS 80D 11mm f10 1/80s ISO 100
Pentland Hills
Just south of Edinburgh are the Pentland hills, an escape from the city to walks beside reservoirs and past Edinburgh's oldest surviving dwelling, Castlelaw Hill Fort. This is over 2000 years old and is a former bronze age dwelling.
This photograph was taken from the site of the hill fort.
Canon EOS 80D 24mm f2.0 1/800s ISO 100
The Devils Pulpit
Finnich Glen, also known as the devils pulp it is an eighty foot deep gorge between the villages of Killearn and Drymen.
There are many myths and legends around the glen from a gathering place for the devil to address his followers.to a reputed a place for witch trials and executions.
The route down to the bottom of the gorge involves a scramble down "The devils stairs" a fairly treacherous semi collapsed set of access steps.
Canon EOS 80D 24mm f4 1/800s ISO 260
Duddo 5 Stones
The Duddo 5 stones, sometimes called the Stonehenge of the north are located just over the border in the village of Duddo. Although they are both ancient stone circles it is a bit of an exaggeration to compare them.
There was originally 7 stones but only 5 remain.
This photograph is taken in black and white as it gives a more dramatic feel to these ancient stones.
Canon EOS 80D 24mm f4 1/800s ISO 260
Walter Scotts View
This view, over the bend of the River Tweed towards the Eildon Hills, is reputed to be Walter Scotts favourite view which he took in every time he passed on his way to nearby Melrose.
When his funeral cortege passed this spot the horse paused here as a matter of habit.
There is evidence of early settlements in the Eildons dating back to neolithic times.
Taken by Drone
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