Eskdalemuir is one of the remotest communities in the south of Scotland. The north-south valley in which it lies was once a major thoroughfare - the evidence of which is visible in the standing stones and Iron Age forts. However, in the modern age the major routes between England and Scotland took different routes leaving the village of Eskdalemuir to enjoy year round tranquility - except perhaps when 1700 cyclists pass through on the Edinburgh to London bike ride. But do not mistake the peace and quiet for a lack of activity. The community here is incredibly creative. In this film I visit the Hub to speak to Lara Porter and discover the efforts the community has made to stay vibrant and attract more like-minded people and visitors. I also meet famous willow sculptor Trevor Leat as he creates a fabulous Naga to greet visitors to the Hub. The village also hosts Samye Ling Monastery, which is dealt with in more detail on a separate film on the channel.
Filmed August and September 2023
Jonathan Wheeler
eye scotland (Sister Channel to Travel Obscurer)
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21 сен 2023
