Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
Welcome to the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys
beautiful peace of scotland

 

Ettrick & Yarrow valleys - that's the place for other activities

 

Para-gliding is possible in a number of locations in the valleys and becoming increasingly popular.  Most sites offer a gentle walk up from the valley or ocassionally, like at Witchieknowe which is between the two valleys, direct access in a car to the top of a hill, with great views and friendly take offs. 

There are not many other places in the UK  that can cater for all wind directions within a twenty mile radius, allow you to fly in dynamic lift, take thermals to base or fly in valley convergence.

Wingbeat is possibly the smallest Paragliding Club in the UK and is based around the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys.  Contact them if you are interested in paragliding in the area as they can advise on any current site restrictions (such as lambing).  You should also be aware that there is the possibility of fast (RAF) jets in the area.

The Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys are also a great place to look at the stars.  Many places in the valleys have virtually no artificial light pollution and are therefore an ideal location for star-gazing.  We are in the process of establishing a number of Dark Sky Discovery sites in the valleys and will update the website once these have been formally recognised.  In the meantime, you can see a fantastic night sky from most places in the valleys and on a clear night, whenever you look up there will be something to take your interest.  The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye and if you bring your own telescope you will be able to see the stars in detail. 

The winter months are a good time for looking at the stars as we have longer darkness.  These are the times whan you may also be lucky and see the Aurora Borealis, or 'Northern Lights'.

 


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17 August 2017


Holiday Ranger Club - Bowhill Estate

Bowhill House suitable for 6yrs and over £5.000 per child

Now a staple of the Bowhill activity offering the Holiday Ranger club is back again for more outdoor ranger led fun. Running two days a week throughout Easter and summer holidays, sessions will include favourites like den building and pond dipping while including some woodland art, bush craft and fire lighting sessions. For details of each session please ask while booking.

Suitable for ages 6+, and over 8’s can be left unattended.

Price: £5

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

Date: 17 August 2017

Open Air Theatre. HandleBards: Midsummer Nights Dream

Bowhill House Adults £12, under 16s £10, family ticket £40 (2 adults and 2 under 16s).

If you haven’t seen HandleBards before, make sure you do this time! Another evening of uproarious fun and first class entertainment is promised.

Join us for our annual seasonal dose of fairies and frolics. Five young men carrying all they need on bicycles perform this most glorious of Shakespearean comedies in the atmospheric setting of Bowhill’s beautiful grounds. Shakespeare Al Fresco presented with gusto!

Booking recommended – book online here through Border Events or call us on 01750 22204. Please email for further information [email protected]

Date: 17 August 2017

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