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  1. #1
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    Sir William Visits Hawick


    Sir William and his wife were taking part in the Elliot Clan Gathering at nearby Newcastleton and stayed a few nights in a guest house here in Hawick. I was able to meet up with them for a few hours.

    We went for a hike along the riverside walk beside the River Teviot, which forms part of the Four Abbeys Way linking the ancient abbeys of Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Kelso and Melrose.

    We walked as far as Hornshole where we visited the memorial at the site of the Battle of Hornshole in 1514. The Teviotdale tartan weaves the distinctive Elliot blue and chocolate colours with the green and white of Hawick Rugby Club and the darker blue and yellow of the Hexham Standard which the lads of Hawick captured near this spot in 1514.

    Later Sir William came up to my house where he is seen beside part of my kilt collection.
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    That is neat that you connected as you both look happily Kilted.
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    Guid on ya all! Great photos. Thanks! Regards...
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    It's really great to see you two gentlemen together !

    Thank you for sharing !


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    Looks like fun!
    Looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend

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    Thanks for sharing the pictures Alex.
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    Can almost hear the pipes faintly in the background. Thanks for sharing these pics.
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    Thumbs up

    Thank you for sharing your outing and you grand photo's!
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    Looks like a great outing. Handsome tartans, the Elliot and the Teviotdale both.
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    very nice pics, you both look grand

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