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The Kentigern Way

Following the Saint's journey from Hoddom to Glasgow
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Route Heritage – Peebles to Biggar

Introducion

The following historical ‘snapshots’ are intended only to give the walker some brief details of the various places of interest that he will pass as he proceeds along the Kentigern way. They are organised south to north in the direction of the walk and in the order he will encounter them. It is hoped that they will serve to add interest to the route and offer a glimpse of the rich historical context of the landscape he is traversing.

The information contained in these short descriptions has been gleaned from many sources – too many to list individually here. The author wishes to pay due tribute to the work of those others that he has made use of while admitting full culpability for any errors or misinterpretations that have occurred.

Peebles to Biggar

Cademuir Hill FortAn Iron Age fortified settlement on Cademuir Hill just outside Peebles and lying close to our route.
Stobo Kirk and Altar StoneOne of the oldest standing churches in Scotland Stobo Kirk has strong connections with Kentigern. It is here that he is reputed to have met and discoursed with Merlyn and allegedly converted him to Christianity.
Drumelizer and MerlinNot far from Stobo, is the village of Drumelzier with its legendary connections to Merlyn. It is here that he is supposed to be buried having prophesised his own triple death.


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