Bedshiel

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Bedshiel is a village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland on the B6456, six miles from Duns, two miles from Greenlaw, Longformacus and Westruther.

The Watch Water Reservoir, Millknowe Burn and Bogpark Burn are close by.

The Kaims

Bedshiel Esker was formed from gravel deposited by a subglacial stream.

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Coordinates: 55°45′09″N2°30′15″W / 55.75261°N 2.50411°W / 55.75261; -2.50411


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