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Ancrum

Prettily located beside Ale Water, a tributary of the River Teviot, Ancrum is a typical Borders village. Just to the north of village, one of the last of the major Border conflicts, the Battle of Ancrum Moor, took place in 1545. It was part of what was known as the “Rough Wooing”, when Henry VIII tried to force the Scots into allowing the young Mary, Queen of Scots to marry his son Edward. Three thousand English and Scottish horsemen under Lord Eure were ambushed by a hastily assembled army of Borderers. During the battle, the Scots horsemen changed sides when they saw that the Borderers were gaining the upper hand, resulting in a total rout for the English.

Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre offers some beautiful woodland walks, activities and displays, all with a countryside theme, as well as a car park, gift shop and tearoom.

From Harestanes, it’s an easy walk to the 150-feet high Waterloo Monument on Peniel Haugh. It was erected by the Marquis of Lothian between 1817 and 1824 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. Though there are stairs within the tower, it is not open to the public.

A mile or so east of Ancrum, Monteviot House Gardens on the banks of the River Teviot offer a variety of gardens including a water garden of islands linked by bridges, an arboretum, greenhouses and plant stall. For a perfect family day out, combine Monteviot House with a visit to nearby Jedburgh Abbey.