A group of 7 walkers recently left Nine Mile Burn on an 8 mile walk across the Southern Pentlands. On a cool morning with grey skies they passed Spittal Farm to reach North Esk reservoir. Continuing alongside the reservoir the route took them to the Bore Stane which marks the col of a pass on an old route. Turning right and following the  stone boundary wall the route crossed Kitchen Moss, an area of upland bog. Reaching the Red Gate the group turned south to reach the base of West Kip and make another turn over Cap law. Rising up to the summit of cap law the group were suddenly presented with the impressive panorama of the border hills. Dundriech above Eddlestone continuing around past Peebles and Manor hills to Culter Fell and the distant Lowther hills. From there it was over Monks Rig passing the Font Stone and back to Nine Mile Burn.

 weather conditions were perfect for Biggar Ramblers 8 mile walk around Baronshaugh RSPB and Cambusnethan Priory. After a beautiful woodland walk through Baronshaugh they walked along the banks of the Clyde where a Kingfisher and lots of sand martins were spotted as well as dragonflies. Lunch was taken at the Priory, they saw miniature wild orchids on the route back to Baronshaugh where they visited an ancient graveyard and saw the Covenanter's oak amongst other historical points of interest.

 On Sunday 4th July six walkers made their way out of the Leadhills village as mist began to spread across the hills. The route took them over one hill to Wanlock Dodd. The rain then eased off as the grey clouds cleared and they all got the views they wanted. They followed a rough slightly eroded path up to Sowen Dod, stopping to take in an all-round view of the hills, Green Lowther ridge was next and then to the large Golf Ball a landmark in this area for all walkers. They could see the SUW path makes its way up the gully between Glengaber Hill and Highmill Knows. They sat for lunch halfway down on the slope of Sowen Doss, but cut sort by heavy rain, so it was a very quick pack up and down off the hills, the heavy rain continued as they walked back to Wanlockhead missing out on the chance to look at some of the interesting historical sites of the lead mining village. Once through the village it was a case of following the narrow-gauge railway back to Leadhills.

 A small group of Ramblers met at Cardrona Forest near Peebles for a woodland walk. This forest is a wee gem in a corner of the Tweed Valley Forest park with a babbling brook. flowers and trees filled with birds and the possibility of seeing red squirrels and deer. They reached the top of Cardrona Hill where the path entered a darker part of the forest which leads to Castle Knowe and the remains of an Iron Age Fort which is surprisingly big and seems to be well maintained. They passed caldron Tower on the descent.

 On Wednesday 2nd June Biggar Ramblers explored the beautiful scenery of one of Scotland's oldest thoroughfares, the Minchmoor Road. The path was originally used over 800 years ago by monks from Kelso visiting their lands in Lanarkshire. The walk started from Traquair Village hall progressing steadily through woodlands up to Cheesewell, where traveller's left gifts for the fairies to ensure safe passage. Panoramic views were enjoyed at the summit of Minchmoor Hill.