Paxton, Scottish Borders facts for kids
Paxton is a small, quiet village in Scotland. It's located in an area called the Scottish Borders. This village is very close to the border with England. It's surrounded by green farmland. The nearby towns are Duns and Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Paxton sits right next to the River Tweed. This river forms part of the border between Scotland and England. Another river, Whiteadder Water, also flows nearby. Paxton is also home to a famous building called Paxton House.
Quick facts for kids Paxton |
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 Paxton
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| OS grid reference | NT9353 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BERWICK-UPON-TWEED |
| Postcode district | TD15 |
| Dialling code | 01289 |
| Police | Lothian and Borders |
| Fire | Lothian and Borders |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Connecting Scotland and England
A very special bridge is located near Paxton. It's called the Union Chain Bridge. This bridge opened in 1820. It was once the longest suspension bridge in the world made from wrought iron. It was also the first of its kind in Britain. This bridge helps connect Scotland and England.
Paxton's Past
For a long time, people in Paxton worked on the land. They were farmers. Others worked in the salmon fishery on the River Tweed. They caught salmon, a type of fish.
Paxton is also linked to a famous old song. It's called Robin Adair. Part of the song mentions Paxton: Paxton's a fine snug place, Robin Adair, It's a wondrous couthie place, Robin Adair; Let Whiteadder rin a spate, Or the wind blow at ony rate, Yet I'll meet thee on the gait, Robin Adair.
In November 1542, an English army attacked Paxton. They burned down the settlement.
