As its name implies, this narrow footpath is perched along the side of a gorge and is suitable only for sure-footed walkers. A short link joins up with The Loan to form a circular walk. The Loan Mountain bikers are ideally placed here as they are near two famous 7stanes mountain biking centres at Glentress (14 miles) and Innerleithen (17 miles), which both have a variety of trails for riders of varying abilities. Between February 28 and March 2 we ran four public meetings at Newlands Centre, Dolphinton Hall, the Graham Institute, and Lamancha Hub. Seb Rose gave a short presentation, supported by Debbie Davy of Glasgow University at Newlands and Dolphinton. After the presentation, the floor was opened to discussion.

A small hill immediately to the west of Drum Maw, the surface of which is Mountain Grass Land. The property of the Earl of Wemyss. A Neat and well constructed house two storeys high with large vegetable gardens attached, the property and residence for the time being of the Revd. [Reverend] Mr. Rutherford Cairns Castle, the ruins of which can still be seen near West Cairn Hill at the eastern end of Harperrig Reservoir, was the stronghold of the Warden of the Slap who endeavoured to protect those using the pass. Old Roman Road (west) Mains electricity, private water and drainage to a septic tank. The farmhouse has an oil- fired central heating system. The water supply is piped from a holding tank on land retained by the vendor. This hill is on the estate of Halmyre, and gives its name to the farm steading near its base. It is entirely covered with sheep pasture, and on its summit is a trig. ◬ [Trigonometrical Station] called Deans Hill.A small Cottage on the farm of Damside with vegetable garden attached occupied by an agriculture laborer and property of Mr William Sanderson Damside, A small cottage on the Estate of Scotstoun, with a portion of land attached. occupied Adam Anderson and property of Sir Thomas Carmichael Sections of the stony road climbing northwest from West Linton to join the Roman road near Stonypath have been improved through Tweed Trails, but the surface remains unconsolidated with varying gradient. Kaimes Mr Welsh says that when the ground was plowed up there was found a great many curiously shaped stones, And also some bones in the same place; It is said that the old Church of Newlands was built from this structure, but the Tower of Whiteside Could not have been built from it, as the said Tower was built of Whinstone, whereas this was built of Freestone Entering through the useful cloakroom you come to the kitchen dining room. The cheerful, modern kitchen area has a traditional double Belfast sink and the dining area can comfortably seat eight without the cook having to miss out on all the dinner chat!

Romanno Bridge, a hamlet on Lyne Water 3½m from West Linton, 17m south of Edinburgh, on the A702 Edinburgh to Biggar road. Newlands Primary School in Romanno Bridge is part of the Tweeddale Learning Community & the property is within the highly regarded Peebles High School catchment area. West Linton has a wide range of local amenities including a Co-op, pharmacy, health centre & post office to cover daily requirements. There are a number of excellent independent shops & restaurants with more extensive shopping available in nearby Peebles, Penicuik, Biggar (all approx. 10m) or indeed Edinburgh itself. A wide choice of recreational facilities are on offer including two golf courses, a bowling green, tennis courts & other numerous country pursuits such as horse riding, fishing, cycling & hill walking. A large and well constructed house with excellent offices and farm attached, the property of Sir _ McNeil. The house is at present occupied by the Revd. [Reverend] Mr Gray Minister of Kirkurd And the farm is let to different individuals for the purpose of grazing Through the hallway and up the wooden staircase there is a further double bedroom with coombed ceiling and a spacious twin bedroom. A couple of steps lead you down to the sunny family bathroom with stylish wash basin and double-ended bath. As the cottage is not overlooked, from here you can relax and admire the views out over the beautiful surrounding countryside. Fitted flooring and integrated appliances are included in the sale of the farmhouse, however no warranty will be provided.A small Village composed of a few neat cottages, together with a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church And Manse And having small vegetable gardens attached. The Cottages and gardens are held by Feu from the proprietors of Boreland and Castlecraig. by the occupiers of each, There is a post office held in the house of Mr Mitchell having a receipt from and a despatch of letters to Pennicuik daily A small hill a little to the N.E. [North East] of Romannobridge; on the side of which is to be seen the remains of the terraces, said to have extended about a mile at one time. but the ground is all plowed up now, so that it is utterly impossible to trace them any further than they are shown already.