Blyth Bridge
| Blyth Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Population | 107 |
| OS grid reference | NT136455 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WEST LINTON |
| Postcode district | EH46 |
| Dialling code | 01721 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Blyth Bridge is a small hamlet in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, near to West Linton.
It is located in a bend on the A701 which goes from Moffat to Edinburgh, close to the junction with the East-West road the A72 which goes to Peebles.
Places nearby include the Lyne Water, Carlops, Romannobridge, and the Deepsyke Forest.
There is an aqueduct carrying a large water main which supplies Edinburgh and passes over Tarth Water.
There are a number of iron age forts on the hills nearby, and the historic Drochil Castle is a short distance away.
Blythbank Farm nearby currently has a planning permission application to make it the largest free range egg farm in the world.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "Villagers Stunned at Government Decision". Blyth Bank Action Group. 2008-03-26. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
External links
- RCAHMS: Blyth Bridge, Blyth Mill
- PDF document from Scottish Borders Council
- Gazetteer for Scotland: Blyth Bridge
- Blythbank Action Group
- Newlands Community Development Trust
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