Scott's View

Today's the day  . . . . . . . for Border country

We meandered slowly through the beautiful Scottish Borders on a day of perfect weather that showed it off to its utmost best.

This view of the Eildon Hills was beloved of the Scottish writer and poet, Sir Walter Scott.  He was the most popular writer of his time - and when he died, the funeral procession was over a mile long.  It took his body from his home at Abbotsford to his tomb in Dryburgh Abbey (see extra).  Tradition has it that his horses stopped here on the way - just as they had always done when their master was alive, so that he could enjoy his favourite view.

If you want to see Will's chosen favourite view today - you can see it here . . . . . . . . .