Day 15&16: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 2022

Day 15: Saturday 23rd April 2022

Our morning was spent packing up the van, and doing the last chores before leaving. It was also nice to chat to the neighbouring campers who gave us a few recommendations for places to visit in Scotland. 

It was a very scenic motorway, so nice to drive this road. We stopped to get lunch and for a break at the services as we were a bit early to arrive at the next campsite. We crossed the border and arrived at the next campsite in Newcastleton around 2pm!

This time we did make sure to fill up with water - we have avoided this in previous campsites as you have to reverse in order to get to the hose but this time, we conquered our fear!! The lady working at the campsite was very nice and told us about the area/ facilities as well as helping us with the water too. 

We walked alongside the river and back and then cooked dinner before relaxing. Quite a quiet day but nice to be exploring a new spot, and exciting to be in Scotland!! 

We received a friendly visitor at this campsite!

Day 16: Sunday 24th April 2022

This morning we had a slow start, as we had a few ‘work’ tasks that needed to be done, including figuring out the DBS certificate application for my university (tricky whilst being away- so not 100% sorted yet, but many thanks to my dad for all his help!!). 

We had lunch in the van and then started a 4 and a half mile walk about 2pm, which led us past the ruins of Mangerton Tower, and then through woodlands to reach some nice views before returning to the road to end up back in the village again. 

This evening, we have been researching places to visit in Scotland as we have got some campsites left to book. The mobile signal may be variable for the next few weeks, as we will be travelling on more remote routes, so there may be a delay with the blog appearing.