Churches
Peebles Cross Kirk, Scotland
After several hours on the road, we were starting to get desperate for a coffee stop. So, as we drove into the lovely town of Peebles, we started looking out for somewhere to stop for refreshments. And as it always is in an unfamiliar town, you only spot the coffee shop once you are virtually past it! …
Read MoreJedburgh Abbey, Scotland
Breath-taking. Truly breath-taking. As we travelled around a curve in the A68, coming into Jedburgh from the South, we were absolutely awestruck. To the left of the main road, on higher ground, stands the majestic Jedburgh Abbey. I had to pull over and just drink it all in. It is possibly one of the most awesome…
Read MoreSt Francis’ Church – Byrness
Driving North on the A68, we nearly missed this delightful little church. In fact, we did miss it! Just as we were exiting Byrness village, we spotted it to the left of the road, among several large, old trees. Turning around, we drove back and parked under one of those trees, to take a closer…
Read MoreSt John the Baptist Church
Sometimes, getting distracted is the most wonderful thing! I was cycling down the steep Grainger Street in Newcastle (more like flying down!) on a sunny Wednesday morning, en route to a coffee shop, when I spotted this lovely stone church on the corner. Pulling the brakes hard and forgetting all about the Mocha and pastry…
Read MoreRyton Holy Cross Church
I set off to explore. What better use of a sunny Friday afternoon, than to visit a beautiful old church. But first I had to find it! My SatNav took me all over Ryton Village but nowhere near the church I was looking for! Anyway, after searching and driving around for a bit, I spotted a…
Read MoreThe Medieval Old Kirk in Temple
Driving into the village of Temple is beautiful and peaceful in equal measures. Massive old trees line the narrow, curvy route from the North (A7 and then the B6372). It was easy to spot the Old Kirk nestled next to the River South Esk, below the road. The challenge was finding parking! I drove past the…
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