This morning I braved the A708 from Moffat to Selkirk. It’s a grand twisty road. It takes me through some stunning countryside but although it’s two lane it is just a bit too narrow to relax on. The Highland single track roads are in many ways easier.
My plan was to stop at the Grey Mares Tail, I think it is the fifth highest waterfall in Great Britain. I did stop and waited an hour to see if the fog would clear but came to the conclusion that it was cloud I was in and not mist. On we went and suddenly I could see for miles. I stopped at the Tibbie Shiels Inn and would have stopped the night if I could have found anyone to negotiate a price with. I took some pictures instead.
Eventually we arrived in Melrose. It is a grand little town and has all that is required to keep body and soul together.
There are lots of things to take pictures of here so I may stay a while. I’m on my way to St Abb’s Head but I have a good couple of weeks to fit everything in. Now I have miles of video to edit for tomorrow.
Have a great week.
Those reflections are stunning, Adrian!
ReplyDeleteFrances, it's just luck. Nine times out of ten it is blowing a hooley. Worth knocking an exhaust pipe for.
DeleteYippee the big reflection shots are back, I was missing them y'know. Thank you
ReplyDeleteDouglas, it's just being in the right place at the right time. I would have switched to a wider lens but it looked a bit murky. I wish I had now as the 24mm would have got me pictures sharp front to back.
DeleteI love the pics of the lochs. Beautiful pictures, Adrian!!
ReplyDeleteRuby, it turned out to be a good day.
DeleteImpressive water reflection photos.
ReplyDeleteMonica, I was lucky St Mary's lock did have ripples when I arrived but it soon flattened off.
DeleteThe reflections of the Loch, are spendid, fine blog I think.
ReplyDeleteBob, I always enjoy a good reflection. A bit more drama in the sky would have been good.
DeleteThose lake pictures are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteR.Mac, yes they cheered me up.
DeleteAnother beautiful collection, Adrian. Stunning views and fabulous photos. The name of the street where I lived the first 13 years of my life was Melrose Avenue (in Montreal).
ReplyDeleteHilary, thank you. Now hopefully you will be able to see plenty of the town your avenue was named after.
DeleteESPECTACULARES!!! Los reflejos son impresionantes.
ReplyDeleteBuen lunes ;))
Un abrazo.
Laura, me podría haber sentado allí todo el día.
DeleteSimpy beautiful Adrian, the poesie inside, you are an artist really
ReplyDeleteit is a great pleasure for me looking at your pics, thanks for sharing
Laura, not an artist. Nature is the artist.
DeleteAll stunning reflections Adrian. So well composed. What a super display in the butchers window.
ReplyDeleteCath, I'll get some more views of the butchers. I may have to stay here a week to sample his wares.
DeleteWe were in Melrose last year. There we took lunch with a wonderful photographer of the Scottish borders. To see Walter Baxter's stuff go to http://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6638
ReplyDeleteYP, thanks for the link. I've had a good look at the views he found in Melrose. I'll extend my stay and try and portray it in it's gloomy November clothes.
DeleteYou really know how to pick stunning scenery to stay in. You couldn't get water any calmer than you found.
ReplyDeleteRed, the A708 is a wonderful road. Most of it was shrouded in fog but at least it cleared for a while.
DeleteLove this series. Had to stay awhile to take it all in. Thoroughly enjoyable, Adrian!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I could have stayed there all day. It's rare to get such still water.
DeleteLooks like a great location Adrian.
ReplyDeleteAdam, I'm hoping that the rain will stop long enough for me to get some pictures.
DeleteBreathtaking place!
ReplyDeleteMaria, it was almost at it's best.
DeleteCrackin' reflection photos Gromit.
ReplyDeleteGraham, I was thrilled to bits. I have been here several times and never been lucky enough to catch the Lochs as peaceful.
DeleteSuperb reflections on your journey.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably been about six years since I was last in Melrose, potentially the best feel and my most favourite place in the area, but somehow when I go, it always feels like it has been better in the past.
Jay, I had never been before but I took to the place.
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