Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cragbank Woods. Deciduous trees found at Cragbank Woods National Nature Reserve. This protected woodland is the largest area of ancient Ash, Elm and Hazel woodland left in the Scottish Borders.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Wind damaged tree covered in moss on the floor of a forest plantation in Wauchope Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona Forest. Detail of a pine cone on a bed of moss.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona. A public footbridge crossing over the Kirk Burn in the forest of Cardrona.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona Forest. A forest path running through the Cardrona Forest, a mixed conifer woodland popular with hikers.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Grand house located in forest plantation east of Gala Water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. A sprinkle of snow on the slopes of Leithen Hopes.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Leithen Water. The gentle flowing rapids of Leithen Water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Tweed Valley. The River Tweed near the small village of Walkerburn in the Tweed Valley.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Tweed Valley.Panoramic view of the Tweed Valley, viewed from near Walkerburn.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. A breaking storm reveals a dusting of snow on the Moorfoot Hills. The popular Glentress forest can be seen in the foreground.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Glentude Hill. A snow blizzard engulfs a farm house situated near the remote Glenlude Hill.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Sheep near Glentude Hill. A thick coat of wool helps to ensure that grazing sheep can survive the hostile environment of the winter months in the Scottish Borders.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Sun breaking though a storm highlights the features of the uplands to be found near Blake Muir.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Fethan Hill. Passing light on the slopes of Fethan Hill.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Thornielee Forest. Close up view of a wooden sculpture in the Thornielee forest, part of the Tweed valley Forest park located in the main woodland corridor between Peebles and Selkirk.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Inscription on a memorial stone celebrating the formation of the Coldstream Guards.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Ladykirk. Celtic design on a war memorial cross within the grounds of the church of Ladykirk.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Looking across the River Tweed, the natural border between England and Scotland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Smeaton's seven arched bridge near Coldstream, was constructed between 1763 to 1766. Robert Burns famously crossed the bridge into England for the first time on the 7th May 1787.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. Breaking light illuminates a tree and reeds on the banks of the River Tweed, against a backdrop of an indigo sky.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. The town houses and monuments of Coldstream, located on the banks of the River Tweed.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldstream. The River Tweed dominates the landscape near Coldstream, the self proclaimed first true border ‘toon’.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Burnmouth. Early morning sun illuminates the rocky coastline to be found near the village of Burnmouth.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Burnmouth. Early morning sun illuminates the rocky coastline to be found near the village of Burnmouth.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Burnmouth. Sunrise over the North Sea near the village of Burnmouth – the first settlement to be found in Scotland after crossing the English border near the coast.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Ayton. The new parish church in the village of Ayton.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Entwined fishing nets stored in the harbour of Eyemouth.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Sea fishing lobster pots stacked in the harbour of Eyemouth.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs.. Weathered paint work on the hull of a fishing boat moored in the harbour of St Abbs.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Uplifted rock layers at Petticot Wick near St Abbs.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Mire Loch. Sunrise reflected in Mire Loch, near the dramatic coastline of St Abbs head.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eildon Hills. Hazy sunset looking towards the Eildon Hills from near the town of Duns.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Duns. A small pocket of woodland near to Duns Castle.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Duns. A weathered tree stands proud near the town of Duns.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Duns. A small group of trees located on a hill above the town of Duns, looking north towards England and the Cheviot hills.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldingham. Shadow of a lamp on the walls of Coldingham Priory.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldingham. Coldingham Priory, in the historic town of Coldingham.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldingham. Details of a grand wooden door at Coldingham Priory.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs Nature Reserve. Single track road heading towards the St Abbs lighthouse, through the St Abbs National Nature Reserve.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs Nature Reserve. Undulating hills and cliffs along the east coast, looking north from the St Abbs National Nature Reserve.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs. Farmhouse and fields, looking west from the St Abbs National Nature Reserve.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs National Nature Reserve. The St Abbs lighthouse, erected in 1862 after the sinking of the ‘Martello’ on Carr Rock five years previously.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs. The rocky coastline of the St Abbs National Nature Reserve.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs National Nature Reserve. The St Abbs lighthouse, erected in 1862 after the sinking of the ‘Martello’ on Carr Rock five years previously.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs. Winter storms create a huge swell in the North Sea near St Abbs.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, St Abbs. Waves crashing against rocky outcrops near the harbour of St Abbs.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Coldingham Bay. Storm clouds clear from above the sandy beach to be found at Coldingham Bay.

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.