The viewpoint from Bemersyde Hill towards the Eildons is located between Earlston & St. Boswells in the Scottish Borders. The view was made famous by Sir Walter Scott as it was reputed to be his favourite view of Borders countryside. Sir Walter Scott stopped at this viewpoint so often on his way to his home Abbotsford that his horses halted without command to allow him to enjoy the view. Following his death in 1832 the funeral procession passed this way on its way to Dryburgh Abbey where is buried; tradition has it that his horses halted to allow him to enjoy his favourite view of the Borders countryside.
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