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| The Safari marked the start of Scottish Archaeology Month in the
Borders and was led by Liam and Kyle Blain as
Roman Soldiers along with Jessica Bennett as a Roman Lady. |
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| The 70 strong group on the walking safari were welcomed by Dr Reid (Chairman of the Trimontium Trust). The Eildons
information board was unveiled by Dr Reid, the South Annexe board was unveiled by Ian Brown (one of the walking guides)
and the East Annexe board by the Roman Actors. |
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Liz Ellis unveiled the grey 'Leaderfoot Marker' pillar. Walter Elliot introduced Judith Nichol from Tweed Forum who cut the ribbon at the Leaderfoot timber tower.
The safari went via the old railway track to the timber
watchtower then on to the railway viaduct.
Grant Lees recited 'Horatius' at the Old Drygrange Bridge to general acclamation. |
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Also visited were the site of
the Lonie dig on a section of Roman Dere Street, the Leaderfoot Pillar, Old Drygrange Bridge and finally the Drygrange
Roman
Stone Summerhouse. |
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