The Lammermuir Hills form a large natural barrier between East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. This is a large area offering many locations to explore and get away from it all.

Explore maps of the area and you will find standing stones, an Iron Age Hill Fort, castle ruins, and more.

The hills are known for their open expanse of moorland and heather.

Our first photographs give just a taster of the Lammermuir Hills. Expect to more of specific sites in the future.

Lammermuir Hills in the Snow

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Crichton Castle

Crichton Castle is located at the village of Crichton two miles south of Pathhead, near Edinburgh.
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Despite appearances (i.e. creepy) in this photo St Mary’s Kirkyard is a beautiful tranquil spot with spectacular views of St Mary’s Loch.

St Marys Kirkyard - Scottish Borders

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Its halloween. That time of the year when we think of things that go bump in the night.

So how about spending the night here? Isolated in the hills outside of Edinburgh this historic site certainly has atmosphere.

Soutra Aisle

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