Scottish Borders

Around Kelso

Our much anticipated trip to the Scottish Borders has not lived up to expectation. Our introduction to the area was a stunning walk in the…

Ambling Around Berwick-upon-Tweed

Today we are off to explore Berwick-upon-Tweed. When we last visited the town in July 2014 it was a cold miserable day, this time around…

Back At Paxton House

After a month at home, the longest time we have spent in our house since the end of January, we are back on the road.…

Lindisfarne

When we stayed at Paxton House in 2014 we took a walk across the causeway to Holy Island. It was a memorable day out but…

A Stroll Around Duns

Yesterday was another day of rest from walking. When I returned from my early stroll with the boys I was immediately reaching for the painkillers.…

Ring of Bright Water

If I am honest one of the reasons for returning to Paxton House was that I was eager to re-visit the Chain Bridge Honey Farm…

Carey Burn Bridge to Hedgehope Hill

Nearing the banks of the River Tweed on my early morning walk around the grounds of Paxton House, I spied eight Goosanders on the water.…

Seahouses to Benthall

When we visited Northumberland in 2014 we had a number of enjoyable walks along the coast. The dogs particularly enjoyed chasing after a tennis ball…

Return to Paxton House

When we toured in 2014 we spent a week at Paxton House, a few miles outside of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It was a memorable week and one…