Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. A fresh snowfall transforms the humble Whitrope Burn.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Newcastleton. Newcastleton is a fine example of an 18th century planned village, located in the picturesque Liddesdale. Designed to a plan by William Keir of Whithaugh for the third Duke of Buccleuch, the streets and squares of the town are all based around a grid system offering ample open spaces.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning St Boswells. Poplar trees growing in the Mertoun Estate near the town of St Boswells.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Detail of a fast flowing stream found in Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Liddel Water flowing through a bridge in Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Sunset over the hills of Liddesdale near the English border.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hermitage Castle. Hermitage water running in front of the Hermitage Castle. The castle has a somewhat colourful history with numerous stories of war, treason and murder being associated with the property. It was built in an area considered to be a key element in the English and Scottish wars for control over the Liddesdale and the border area.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning light scattered across tussock land and a lone tree, beneath the shadow of a border upland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Farm gate and undulating scenery near Liddesdale.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Rolling hills and forest plantation near the Dunfries and Galloway border in the Liddesdale area.