Lyne Farm - Places of Interest
At Lyne Farm
Lyne Farmhouse has magnificent elevated panoramic views overlooking Stobo Valley. Built in around 1850 with Georgian feature it has a large colourful walled garden.
The working farm is mixed and extends to 1300 acres. Rising from the Lyne River to the top of the Meldon Hills 1350 feet above sea-level, the hills can be accessed from the old drove road from the farm for hill-walking and the picnic areas next to the Meldon Burn.
Also Lyne Roman Fort (see picture right) and the site of early Christian graves situated near Lyne Kirk (church) are all located on the farm.
Zwartbles Sheep
The Lyne flock was established in 2004 with two inlamb ewes. Males and females for sale. The Zwartbles have good conformation, with a big frame, medium bone, good length and a wide pelvis. It is a tall sheep with a striking and naturally polled head with a distinctive blaze, a long neck and erect posture. They are very alert and have a lively character.
They are prolific, milky and very maternal, with a biddable and friendly disposition.
Peeblesshire attractions
The picturesque Border town of Peebles with its amenities - Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Peebles Museum, Gytes Sports Centre, Peebles Swimming Pool, and a wide range of lovely shops, good pubs and restaurants.
Traquair (the oldest inhabited house in Scotland), Dawyck Botanic Gardens and Kailzie Gardens are all close at hand. More attractions within easy reach include Abbotsford (the home of Sir Walter Scott), Thirlestane Castle, Mellerstain House, Manderston House, Bowhill, Rosslyn Chapel, (unique, curious, elaborate and singularly interesting architectural building) and New Lanark World heritage Site (built by social pioneer Robert Owen for his mill workers).
Other activities
Cycling (on-road around Peebles, and off-road at Glentress Centre and Tweed Valley Innerleithen Mountain Bike Centre), golfing (Peebles, Cardrona, Innerleithen and West Linton), pony trekking (Pentland Hill Icelandics), fishing (on the River Tweed, River Lyne) are all available locally.
Read more at the Tweed Valley Tourist website.
