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Tweed Valley Q&A: Guy & Lesley Wotherspoon, Glede Knowe Guest House

Submitted by Rich on Tue, 25/10/2016 - 16:02
  • Guy & Lesley on the terrace at Glede Knowe
    Guy & Lesley on the terrace at Glede Knowe

Following a lengthy stint working in corporate jobs down south, Guy and Lesley Wotherspoon returned to Scotland last year to take over the running of Glede Knowe Guest House in beautiful Innerleithen. We caught up with them to find out just why living and working here has proved such a breath of fresh air

You’ve now spent a couple of seasons running Glede Knowe – how has it gone so far?

Our first two... Read more

Learning to fly

Submitted by Rich on Tue, 19/07/2016 - 08:40
  • One to one: Jess and Kelvin
    One to one: Jess and Kelvin
  • The use of slo-mo video helps pinpoint areas for improvement
    The use of slo-mo video helps pinpoint areas for improvement
  • Colin practicing his take-off ...
    Colin practicing his take-off ...
  • ... and Kelvin perfecting his landing
    ... and Kelvin perfecting his landing
  • Kelvin, Jess and Colin ... big smiles were the order of the day
    Kelvin, Jess and Colin ... big smiles were the order of the day
  • Heading back up the trail for yet another shot
    Heading back up the trail for yet another shot
  • Jess taking it to the next level ...
    Jess taking it to the next level ...
  • Kelvin took some Scottish skills back to Singapore with him
    Kelvin took some Scottish skills back to Singapore with him

When one of Scotland’s leading mountain bike tuition companies offered the chance to join other riders on a course to improve technique and boost confidence on jumps and drops, I couldn’t resist a shot. But, as we all discovered, first we had to unlearn a few things …

It’s not often that you have an opportunity to learn from an elite rider, but that’s exactly what is on offer as we gather at... Read more

Historic houses and gardens – five to try

Submitted by Rich on Tue, 28/06/2016 - 15:06
  • Bowhill House and Country Estate
    Bowhill House and Country Estate
  • Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott
    Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott
  • Traquair House
    Traquair House
  • Part of the walled garden at Kailzie Gardens
    Part of the walled garden at Kailzie Gardens
  • The cafe and visitor centre at Dawyck Botanic Garden
    The cafe and visitor centre at Dawyck Botanic Garden

As befits an area with such a rich and varied history, the Tweed Valley is home to a variety of historic houses, often with outstanding grounds and gardens. Here are five houses and gardens that you really must visit this summer

Bowhill House and Country Estate

The Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch displays an outstanding art collection, with works by Canaletto, Claude, Raeburn, Reynolds, Gainsborough and Ruysdael, while the wider,... Read more

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