Coldstream

Welcome to Coldstream, historically one of the most important and deeply contested settlements along the length of the Anglo Scottish border. I am delighted to be your guide through this captivating town, a place where geography…

We begin our exploration on the High Street, the bustling central artery of Coldstream. Directly across the road stands the magnificent Town Hall, a proud local landmark built in eighteen sixty three. …

Standing before you is one of Coldstream's most beloved and photographed institutions, the Besom Inn. Take a moment to admire its gorgeous, vine covered facade, which changes brilliantly with the seasons. …

We have now stepped off the main road and into Henderson Park, a delightful and unexpectedly tranquil green space right in the heart of the town. This park is a relatively new addition to the landscape, having been opened to the…

Here in the peaceful enclave of Henderson Park stands a monument of immense national importance. It is dedicated to the Coldstream Guards, the oldest continuously serving regular regiment in the British Army, able to trace their…

As we rejoin the main thoroughfare, our attention is drawn to the spiritual and commemorative heart of Coldstream. Before us stand two distinct architectural marvels. …

Walking down Market Street, we find ourselves moving away from the modern thoroughfare and into Coldstream's historic Market Square. On your right, you will pass the Newcastle Arms, a large and welcoming pub thought to be just a…

Standing before you is a building of immense pride and historical gravity. This structure long served as the official headquarters for the Coldstream Guards. …

We now emerge onto a stunningly beautiful riverside path known affectionately as the Nuns Walk. The name is a gentle echo of the twelfth century Cistercian Priory of Saint Mary that once stood nearby, housing the nuns who walked…

As we continue along the Nuns Walk, look closely at the landscape on the opposite, southern bank of the River Tweed. While the border rule dictates that the line runs straight down the middle of the waterway, there is one highly…

We have now reached the majestic Coldstream Bridge, the historic river crossing that effortlessly carries the road out of Scotland and into England. Originally built in seventeen sixty six, this structure is a spectacular feat of…

We have now crossed the midpoint of the Coldstream Bridge, our boots stepping firmly onto English tarmac. We have successfully left a nation of five and a half million people behind, and entered one of roughly fifty seven million. …