Strolling down to the castle on the river in Berwick upon Tweed

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Hello Hello Hivians

Today we are going back a couple of weeks and actually taking a stroll down to the river. Stroll down being the operative word!

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The River in question is the River Tweed. This was actually a stroll I took while we were waiting for a train to Edinburgh from Berwick upon Tweed train station.

So the starting and end point is Berwick train station!

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It was while we were having a coffee in the waiting room that I realised that not only was the wonderful Royal Border Bridge a mere hop skip and a jump away but there was a gorgeous quaint park walk down to it.

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Left or right ...

Decisions Decisions, actually we are going to go left there actually is no decision.

This is the reason why we are going left...

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Castle Vale Park
I was amazed why I didn't know about this. Then it sort of twigged that although I have been through Berwick I have never actually wandered around it!

Let alone walk through this Castle Vale Park.

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It has a green flag award, that got me to thinking about beaches. I only remember beaches in the UK getting flag awards.

We learn something new every day.

But wait, what do I see peaking through the foilage...

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You can't see it?

Look harder I say

Go on... Look!

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You see it now?

Yeah I think I shall dedicate a post solely for the Royal Border Bridge

Here you can see some of the arches of the viaduct.

But enough of that, we shall see a much better view when we get down all these steps...

Are you ready to go ....

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I went straight down but on the way back I took a couple of stops to take some pictures which you shall see later...

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Would you look at that fluffing view!

Beauty is everywhere. The bridge do you now when it was built...

It started in 1847 and finished in 1851. Wonderful so it is.

So this was at the bottom of the steps, let's get through the gate and see what's what!

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This was on the left and it was a fluffing signpost... Well I confess I was not expecting that lol!

Okay what else did I see, this is the left so towards the town.

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It was the two road bridges that cross the river Tweed. I was more interested in the castle to my right. Yes I knew there was a castle ruins, as I had seen the top of the ruins at Berwick train station...

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Did you know the river and river bank were a nature trail. Well of course we are surrounded by nature...

But wait, what the fluff was nuzzling my leg...

Was it a dog?

Was it a cat?

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NO it was a fluffing seal!!!

You don't believe me?

Hehe well look at the sign and seal as we walk further to the castle ruins and turn round to take this picture...

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You can see the bridges in the distance. There was a seat which had someone sitting on it when I opened the gate.

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I just realised I have a pic of when I first opened the gate and there is the bloke.

Oh well we shall just have some pics of the castle and view plus one of the bridge from the other side.

More can be seen when I make a full post on the Royal Border Bridge.

View from inside the castle.

Time is running out so let's head back to catch that train!

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That is us back at the gate to the staircase upto the station...

Time to take one step at a time. Instead of stopping to smell the roses it will be stop to take a picture of some flowers. They were bonnie!

They even had a bandstand in the park albeit near the top.

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Another signpost to show me the way, this time to go back to the Railway Station.

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This is also a post to participate in the #wednesdaywalk initiative from the wonderful @@@tattoodjay

Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your day!


All images and ramblings are from me, the mad Scotsman TengoLoTodo and pictures were taken with my Canon HS70 Powershot Bridge camera.
@tengolotodo July 3rd 2024

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What a pretty place... I would love to explore all around there. It's just so beautiful and green! That was a serious gem you found there. Too bad the castle is in such bad shape, but it would be fun to explore. Summer in Scotland must be nice!

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Hehe that is the first thing my mother-in-law said when she came to the UK was how green it was, you can't mind rain it makes everything so beautiful! Well there are hundreds of castles here so not all in good shape, I would say most are ruins. Ah summer, it all depends on the weather...

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Got curious about the name Tweed,.. are there a lot of woolen clothes sold in this place? Hehe
Such a pretty place to make a stroll.. !PIZZA

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Funny you should ask that...
I always knew Tweed was the old Brittonic word for border, as this sepearates England Scotland so makes sense...

However I found out that ...

Tweed got its name by accident in 1826 in Hawick, when a merchant's label on a shipment of wool tweel (the Scottish term for twill) bound for a London milliner was misread and confused with the moniker of the nearby River Tweed.

Who knew!

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I would have guessed it was an old Roman bridge. Just a little newer than I expected!

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nice pics - looks like you had a really nice day out

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Yeah was good, mind you almost any place is good with good weather.

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I dunno. I've lived in Niddrie & been to Glenrothes...

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I knew you would say something ... Which is why I added almost to any place before I commented ... Ah Glenrothes that is some place, why do they make new towns depressing!

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This is a beautiful place you've been at, I loved the picturesque view of the bridge from the inside the castle.
I hope you didn't miss your train... 😊

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Thanks Edith, yeah I loved the inside outside shot of the bridge hehe.
Oh no, I knew how much time I had, so got the train successfully :)

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What a great walk about you had. Who would have known you walked upon a fluffin seal, LOL.

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Hehe yeah the seal got me chuckling, mind you it is not that far from the seal, so I am guessing they have been known to wander upstream!

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Thank you for this walk with you, Tito Ed. You have shown us wonderful views, including that of the picturesque bridge! And who would have guessed there was a seal somewhere there, lol! I !LUV the greenery and the flowers too!

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Yeah the seal took me by surprise CJ! The greenery was awesome, I love when places just let things grow. Nature rocks.

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Indeed. Nature never ceases to amaze❤️

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Lovely pictures, the view is amazing. It sure looks like you had a nice stroll before catching the train 😊

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Thank you Meya 😁

Twas a gorgeous wee stroll.
How is your weekend?

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That's nice 🤗

I have mostly errands to run 😅 I'm sure its going to be hectic 😅

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Hehe then get those legs running so the errands got done quickly 😁

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It's 12:34am over here 😊, I'm already stressed thinking about all I have to do in the morning 😅

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Oh Meya, it is the morning sha!

I am sure you will rock it all

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Yes sir! ☺️
Oh, I noticed you used sha, is it a word commonly used in your country or it's from our Nigerians on Hive 😅

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I first heard sha when I worked in Nigeria, but yes also from some of the Nigerians on Hive too...

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Oh really 😅

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hehe yes even in your neck of the woods Port Harcourt

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Wow, you really know Nigeria ❤️. I used to live there too

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Yes well bits of it I do. Ah yes I think I remember Beeeee saying she was going to be near you at one point, but I don't think she had time to visit you.

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Yeah, she was supposed to come to Bayelsa but something came up. I'm no longer in PH I'm now in Bayelsa. I hope she visits soon 🤗

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Oh yes she said Bayelsa tight enough! One day soon I am sure she will

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