THE PARISH OF EARLSTON

The main settlement is Earlston

(formerly Ercildoune) at the junction

of the A68 and the A6105.

There are several other villages

and hamlets within the parish -

Birkenside, Fanns, Galadean,

Huntlywood, Legerwood and

Redpath.

Leaderfoot viaduct and old

road bridgeBridges

Earlston

The Rhymer's Tower is used as the logo for the village and has a history dating back to the thirteenth century when it was recorded as the home of Thomas Learmont - Thomas the Rhymer - the first known poet in the local dialect.

If you are from the parish and wish

to add something about where you

stay please send it to us.

Be it the history of your home,

notable characters, photographs

or anecdotes use the

Discussion Page to post it.

MAP OF EARLSTON PARISH (Post Code TD4)

Earlston is twinned with Cappella Maggiore in north east Italy

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