Innerleithen lies surrounded by the scenic hills and forest of the Tweed Valley. The town was famed as a spa in the 19th century for the mineral spring of Doo's Well. Galashiels lies at the heart of the Borders lies in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, close to its meeting with the River Tweed. The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Borders. At their feet in the valley of the River Tweed lies Melrose, the birthplace of the game of rugby sevens.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. In Edinburgh it was decided that a monument should be built which would be both ornamental and useful. It is constructed of Binnie stone, taken from shale workings near Linlithgow. Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.