Peter's Birthday Walk at Galashiels

Peter's Birthday Walk took us to Galashiels and a walk called the Buckholm Circular. There were 10 of us there with only David missing as he is enjoying life in Barbados at the moment. Although it was cold it was dry and the ground was only muddy at a few places. The views were spectacular at several places on the walk.  

Gala from our starting point. We have rarely walked at Gala as there is a story going among Borders folk that the sun never shines on Gala and that was certainly the case today. It was however a superb walk and we all enjoyed the scenery. This is the town as seen from our starting point just above the cemetery. 

The first point of interest on the walk was the Buckholm Tower which was built in 1582.

Peter and Martin explore the land round the Tower.

Some of the old ruined houses next to the Tower

The view of the Eildons is always spectacular and this is the first time I have seen them from the north

The last section of the walk took us along the edge of the Ladhope Golf Course. Our golfing walkers John and Tom tell me that this is not the best of golf courses as it is steep in places and there were not many members playing today. Our walk ended with an excellent meal in Melrose.