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Immediately below the view point, on the cliffs above the River Tweed, is one of the few remaining fragments of semi-natural woodland in the area. The oak trees that remain are the descendants of trees used to supply wood for the manufacture of coffins in the area.
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According to a popular story, Sir Walter Scott stopped at this point so often on the way to his home at
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Manners, customs and history of the
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136:Sir William Wallace
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887:55°35′59″N
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344:The Pirate
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143:References
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