Langholm and Potholm Hill - Scott Country

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Ever since the 15th Century, the Scotts of Buccleuch have played a leading part in the life and development of large parts of the South of Scotland. The countryside estates grew as the result of the Scott's leadership qualities and the need for collective security. Marriage into the Douglases of Drumlanrig family brought the Queensberry Estates into the same ownership. Even today Buccleuch Estates are chaired by Richard Scott, Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry who is also Chief of Clan Scott. Some of my previous walks in the Scottish Southern Uplands which have featured on xmarks have been over lands owned by Buccleuch Estates. A three hour lay over in Langholm between community driving trips allowed me to explore another route.

Langholm Walk Number 4 sets off along the track which follows the valley of the River Esk, passing between Langholm Castle and the Clan Armstrong centre. This is an archive shot from a photothread about the castle and clan centre which I posted here three years ago.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-centre-27440/

First of today's photos.
The track gradually rises through woodland along the west side of the ridge. Now on to open moorland and heading back to Langholm, I face a daunting climb as the walk continues along the top of the 1,000 feet high ridge between the Esk and Ewes valleys.
More to follow shortly.