Sandria's Birthday Walk in Eddleston

Sandria chose the village of Eddleston near Peebles for the start of her Birthday Walk. The walk was due to be 7 miles and the weather was supposed to be dry until about 1.00pm but we soon encountered snow and rain and a biting wind into our faces so we returned the way we had come instead of doing the full 7 miles circular route and only did 5 miles. As we arrived back it started to rain even harder so we had made the right decision. 

The Barony Castle Hotel in Eddleston. The reason for coming here was to see the Polish map of Scotland in the grounds of the hotel. 

Information about the map of Scotland

This photo of the map of Scotland was taken from a viewing platform at the southern end of Scotland. Unfortunately it is being repaired at the moment and should have water surrounding it and the snow made the features difficult to see. I also think the platform should be much higher to see the map at its best. I was very disappointed with it and wont be back. 

The features on the left are the Outer Hebrides. It will look better when the sea is put back in.  

In places there was a lot of snow. 

On the way back we passed this Llama in a field near the hotel. It was looking bedraggled and cold and not at all happy.  

The final mile through the woods at least giving us a bit of shelter. We finished the day back in pebbles at Ottos excellent restaurant when we were joined by Ken, Aileen and Martin who were unable to take part in the walk.