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Philiphaugh News August 2010

 

Our underwater live cameras are back in action and you may be able to see some of the early salmon that have reached the cauld via our screens in the Salmon Viewing Centre. The Cauld still has plenty of water running over it, so a visit may reward you with a clear view of a salmon leaping up to the next pool.

 

The Sand Martins are still in residence at the old dippers nest in the river bank. You can clearly see these beautiful birds swoop in and out of the nest. It won't be long until they leave so be sure to visit the Centre soon to watch them live on the monitor.

We have four free featured walks on the estate this month, leaving from the car park every Wednesday at 1pm:
 

Fungi Hunt – Ian will help you to identify a selection of our native edible fungi.
 

Estate Walk - Look out for wildlife, fungi and native plants.


Animal Tracks – see what you can spot as you walk through the stunning scenery

 

River Walk – Look for flowers, fruit and animals – including our shy otters – as you take a walk along the river paths
 


For further details of all the walks, see our diary of events.


 Philiphaugh Walled Garden

 

The gardens are bursting with fruit and vegetables for sale – here’s our August selection:

Ready now…

Runner Beans, Lettuce, Herbs, Onions

Ready by August 14th…..

Tomatoes, Peas, Cauliflower, Cabbage, French beans, Beetroot.

End August….

Plums, Apples

We also have a small selection of cut flowers

Gardens open weekdays from 8 – 5pm and weekends by arrangement.

 

Notes for your diary.....

We are pleased to announce that Hortus Bellicus will be returning to Philiphaugh this September as part of Borders Historic Week (11-19 September) so you can experience a battle field camp circa 1645. The camp is open from 10am - 4pm both days. Admission by donation to the Philiphaugh Community Project.

 

Also in September, Halliwell's House Museum, Selkirk will be commemorating the Battle of Philiphaugh through their exhibition "Bealin Heids". Exhibition starts 11 September

 

The Tweed Foundation will be joining us again this year for a series of talks about Salmon Conservation in the Salmon Viewing Centre. The talks will feature the underwater counter and how that data helps to preserve wild stocks. 9th &10th October 2010 10 am - 4pm. More details nearer the time.

 

Before you begin your visit into the Salmon Viewing Centre. Stop in at the Waterwheel Restaurant and hire our brand new audio player and learn about the battle of Philiphaugh that took place in 1645.

After visiting the Salmon Viewing Centre take a short drive up to the Philiphaugh Gardens and visit our newly restored walled gardens.


Philiphaugh Audio Tour

At the Waterwheel Café you can collect an audio player to accompany your visit.
It’s packed full of interesting facts about the Salmon Centre, the life cycle of the salmon and the fascinating battle of Philiphaugh which will enhance your visit to this beautiful spot.

Some of the audio is about the Cauld and can be taken with you on your walk.

The player can be stopped and started at any point and you can listen to sections again if you wish.

We ask for a fee of £2 for the tour to help towards our running costs and a deposit of £8 which you will get back when you return the player.

The Audio Tour lasts for about 30 minutes, so It’s great value for money!

 

Salmon DVD

 

A fully narrated film entitled "The Philiphaugh Salmon" showing twenty minutes worth of the best, recorded images from the salmon viewing centre, will be available to purchase from the Waterwheel Restaurant.

The species included are salmon, trout, grayling, eel, perch, a brief view of an otter knocking the camera and a goosander swimming underwater below the cauld.

All proceeds will be used towards the upkeep of the centre, for the purchase of equipment, cameras and towards maintaining the facilities. The DVD is priced at £5.