Chirnside

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Chirnside Parish Church graveyard An interesting mix of headstones at the corner of the square. 4 squares converge in this graveyard. The kirkyard was the site of a famous resurrection in 1764 when Marjorie Halcrow Erskine, the second wife of the Revd Henry Erskine, was laid to rest in a shallow grave by the sexton who later returned to steal her jewellery. While he was trying to cut off her finger to steal a ring, the corpse awoke and dashed off across the kirkyard to the manse door, which she pleaded the minister to open ‘For I’m fair clemmed wi’the cauld.’ Apparently, in her additional years of life, she gave birth to two sons, Ralph and Ebenezer Erskine, who founded the Secession Church. The fate of the sexton is not known
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Chirnside Parish Church graveyard An interesting mix of headstones at the corner of the square. 4 squares converge in this graveyard. The kirkyard was the site of a famous resurrection in 1764 when Marjorie Halcrow Erskine, the second wife of the Revd Henry Erskine, was laid to rest in a shallow grave by the sexton who later returned to steal her jewellery. While he was trying to cut off her finger to steal a ring, the corpse awoke and dashed off across the kirkyard to the manse door, which she pleaded the minister to open ‘For I’m fair clemmed wi’the cauld.’ Apparently, in her additional years of life, she gave birth to two sons, Ralph and Ebenezer Erskine, who founded the Secession Church. The fate of the sexton is not known
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Harelaw. Hill with a covered reservoir on the summit. Guarded by hungry sheep,the cold spring has held back grass growth and the lambs get through a lot of milm.
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Parish Kirk, Chirnside, Berwickshire
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Track & Plantation
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Chirnside Hall Hotel

Chirnside Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
nr Duns Duns Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Paxton House are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
This was a charming country house hotel, with friendly and professional staff. However the room was a huge disappointment. While sold as small bedroom nothing prepared us for how small. No room to sit or put anything. The small furniture had the appearance of having born bought in a jumble sale. ...

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2024

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SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is S$461 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
S$461
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
The staff were fantastic

Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Bayswell Park Hotel

Bayswell Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
16 Bayswell Park Dunbar Scotland
The price is S$176 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$176
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
Stay was perfect from start to finish. A warm welcome on arrival. Shown to room and member of staff explained how to use hot tub etc. We stayed for dinner in the hotel which was delicious and the breakfast was lovely.

Reviewed on 31 Dec, 2025

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Composers at Woodlands

Composers at Woodlands

5 out of 5
Woodlands Berwick-upon-Tweed England
Stay at this luxury cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a computer station. Popular attractions The Swan Centre for Leisure and Salt ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great size place for the price

Reviewed on 30 Jan, 2026

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The Annexe

The Annexe

3 out of 5
4 The Elms Castle Terrace Berwick-upon-Tweed England
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Berwick's Walls and Royal Tweed Bridge are ...
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The Home Arms Cottage

The Home Arms Cottage

4 out of 5
Home St Eyemouth Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Eyemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Eyemouth Museum and Eyemouth Harbour are located nearby.
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Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Duns Castle Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Duns. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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Manderston House

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Duns with a stop at Manderston House. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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