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Scott's View

The view Sir Walter Scott loved best: the Tweed Valley running to the Eildon Hills, from a roadside car park with a bench. One of Scotland's most photographed viewpoints, and step-free, so anyone can reach it.
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Why go

The view Sir Walter Scott loved best: the Tweed Valley running to the Eildon Hills, from a roadside car park with a bench. One of Scotland's most photographed viewpoints, and step-free, so anyone can reach it.

Iconic, extremely well-known named viewpoint (Sir Walter Scott's favourite view), roadside, robust and legal.

Getting there & in

Small roadside car park directly at the viewpoint.

What’s nearby

🪑 Benches🅿 Parking

Good to know

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