Crailing Eckford & Nisbet Community News

Rory Bremner with the assistance of Connie & Harry Grant cut the ribbon to officially open the "Jubilee Path".
Over 100 people packed Eckford Village Hall today (17th June 2016) to launch the Jubilee Path. This is a 12.5 mile walking and riding path which connects the three villages of Crailing, Eckford & Nisbet. The walk can be done as a whole or in various parts and most of the route is easy/moderate.

The official launch of the route was carried out by one of the country’s top entertainers, the impressionist, comedian and actor Rory Bremner. Rory in various guises including Prince Charles, David Cameron and Barrack Obama cut the launch ribbon and was presented with a commemorative walking stick by Harry and Connie Grant the grandchildren of two of the villagers.

John Campbell Community Council Chairman said “We were absolutely delighted with such a huge turn-out at our launch from all over the Borders and indeed further afield. This augers well for the future as I am sure news of the superb walk and magnificent views will be spread far and wide and will encourage others including organised walking groups to attend. I am sure that the walk will be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike and will help local businesses such as the cafe’s and restaurants that are on or near the route. This all makes for a great family day out and the people of Crailing, Eckford & Nisbet will be delighted to welcome visitors from far and wide.”

Doug Wilson, Regional Director of VisitScotland said: “We are delighted to support the opening of the new Jubilee Path. It demonstrates a real commitment by the local community council to further enhancing our region’s tourism offering and attracting more visitors to the Scottish Borders, an area renowned for its walking and outdoor pursuits.”

Wednesday 11th November (10:45 am) WAR MEMORIAL RE-DEDICATION CEREMONY
Thanks to the efforts of local resident Margaret Jeary with support from the Community Council funds were raised through Charity Begins at Home to add the names of the six local men who died in World War 2 to the Eckford War Memorial at Eckford Parish Church.

The Rev Frank Campbell will lead a service of re-dedication at the graveyard to which you are all invited followed by refreshments at Eckford Village Hall.

We are keen to contact relatives of the following men: from WW2: Charles Edward Buist R.N., James Robertson Inglis R.A.F, Alexander Sherriffs Scott R.A.F. and Ronald Moscrop Smith D.L.I. in the hope that they would like to come to the service. Also anyone connected with the thirteen men listed on the WW1 memorial: Andrew Armstrong, James Boyle, George Crerar, Andrew Kerr, Robert McGeorge, John Neillans, Jasper Paterson, William Ruddiman, Charles Thomson, George Whitelaw, Robert and William Yeomans and Thomas Younger.
If you have any information or you plan to come along then please contact: [email protected]

The General Election Hustings held at Eckford Village Hall had a FULL HOUSE with ALL 7 candidates in attendance. It was a colourful night with a capacity audience raising a wide range of questions. There was humour, respect, serious points and interesting debate with the odd heckle here and there.

WELL ROAD PRODUCTIONS
Well Road Productions was formed in June 2013 by Charles Robertson, Norman Fraser and Bruce Kinnoch (all residents of Eckford). They have already had great success with WILL H OGILVIE’S CHEVIOT HILLS and TALE O’ TWEED to name just two. The 2015 production was entitled WOOL encompassing The Sheep, The Fleece and The Mills it was another resounding success. The 2016
production is already underway - more updates to follow.

The fabulous run of summer sunshine sadly broke into a huge downpour for the day of our summer BBQ hosted by Ray and Candy Jones and normally held in their garden. But the boys did well, hoisted a gazebo and cooked outside in the rain whilst the rest of us stayed dry in the village hall and consumed the goodies. Thanks again Ray & Candy another wonderful day.

Men with Hats performed with great gusto to a packed house at Eckford Village Hall where friends and neighbours revisited their youth with many tracks from 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s.

Kids attending the Eckford Village Hall Carol Service presented baby jumpers to Rev Frank Campbell for "Fish and Chip Babies" in Africa so named because their mothers are too poor to afford clothes and so are taken home from hospital wrapped in only newspaper for warmth.

Suppliers showcase their products at Eckford Village Hall's first ever food fair

Residents and visitors enjoy a chat and a cuppa after placing their orders for Christmas

Two of Scotland's finest award winning singer songwriters Ian Bruce and Ian Walker delighted a packed house at Eckford Village Hall on Friday 1st February 2013. Their unique blend of humour and songs was appreciated by all.

Customers enjoying a Sunday afternoon tea at Eckford Village Hall. Go to Eckford Strawberry Fayre 12 for more photos.

Go to Eckford - Queens Jubilee Celebration to see the photos of a fun day.

NISBET is one of two highly attractive estate villages in the Borders to be designated as conservation areas following the recent adoption of the council's Local Plan Amendment.

CRAILING The united Parish of Crailing and Nisbet, formerly two separate Parishes divided by the River Teviot which were amalgamated in 1606, is in north Roxburghshire

2012 Jethart Callant, Ian Chisholm, arrives in Crailing to lay a wreath at the war memorial and receive a quaich before heading on to Nisbet. Go to Crailing - Crailing Rideout for more photos.