Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
Welcome to the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
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Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys - that's the place for watersports

 

Some watersports can be enjoyed in both the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys.  St Mary's Loch in the Yarrow Valley offers a number of watersports activities, and to make sure that the peace and tranquility of the loch remain undisturbed, absolutely no motorised boating is allowed.  The points of entry to the loch are currently restricted as the land around the loch is privately owned, so the best access is through the St Mary's Loch Sailing Club.  The club also offers a variety of sailing activities including yacht racing, yacht training, junior events, windsurfing, kayaking and rowing.  Temporary memberships are available for between one day and a couple of weeks.

 

 

For those who know what they are doing, you can paddle your own canoe on the Ettrick Water from Ettrickshaws to Selkirk.    Active Sports, a company based in the Central Borders, offer recreational adventure on both the Ettrick and Yarrow Waters.  You can go as an individual or take up the option of guided tours where the canoe tour is organised for you.   It is also possible to enjoy your own canoe or kayak on St Mary's Loch.


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24 June 2017


Dig Bowhill An Introduction to Archaeology Workshop

3 hr Workshops starting 10am and 1.30 suitable for 14+yrs £10 per sesion

The landscape of the Bowhill Estate is rich in archaeological remains from many different eras. To celebrate Visit Scotland’s year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017, we are hosting an introduction to archaeology aimed at beginners.

A stone’s throw away from our courtyard lies the site of a pre-Roman fort. In four sessions, lasting 3 hours each, we plan to investigate this site using a series of test pits to try to better understand this part of Bowhill’s ancient past. The finds will be analysed post-excavation with the help of experts, and participants will have the chance to attend a presentation on the results.

If you have an interest in archaeology, come and join us for as many of the sessions as you like over the weekend. All materials and instruction provided.

Workshops at 10.00am and 1.30pm, lasting 3 hours each.

Not suitable for under 14s.

Booking essential. For more information or to secure your place, please call 01750 22204 or email [email protected].

Date: 24 June 2017

Saturday Ranger Club Bowhill Eastate

Bowhill House suitable for 6yrs and over £5.00 per child

eturning for a second year our Saturday Club will bring some of the fun of Holiday Club to the weekends, a chance to leave the parents behind and get out for some woodland fun! Running throughout the season sessions will include favourites like den building along with some bush craft, fire lighting and woodland games.

The club is suitable for age 6 and over. Over 8’s can be left unattended.

Price: £5 per child.

Booking recommended. To secure your place, please call 01750 22204 or email [email protected].

Date: 24 June 2017

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