Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Lowlands
Yair
In or near Walkerburn.
Yair in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Yair is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Central, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Yair is a battlefield located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in Scottish military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5809, -2.8640
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 3PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q71709503 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Yair Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Yair House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Yair,fort,Oakbank Wood
Vineyards · 1.3 km
John Charlton Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Sunderland Hill
Vineyards · 1.4 km
Linglie Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
High Sunderland, Including Boundary Walls and Gate Piers, Galashiels
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Craig Hill,enclosure
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Peat Law
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Peat Law
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Craig Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Craig Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Nearby
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Yair Bridge
Yair Bridge — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Yair,fort,Oakbank Wood
Yair,fort,Oakbank Wood — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
John Charlton Memorial
John Charlton Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Sunderland Hill
Sunderland Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Linglie Hill
Linglie Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 342 m.
Where to eat & stay near Yair
Places to stay
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Victoria Park Campsite
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Glen Hotel
The Glen Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The County
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles
Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles
The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yair?
- Yair is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 3PP).
- What is Yair?
- Yair in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yair?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 3PP.
- Is Yair free to visit?
- Yes, Yair is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yair?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 3PP.