Day 10. Sunday, 13th April 2014. St. Mary's Loch to Traquair. 12 miles. Bade farewell to mine host at the Tibbie Shiels Inn and set off for a relatively short walk to Traquair. The first three miles provided a pleasant stroll beside the loch, the biggest of its kind in southern Scotland. At the head of the loch the path continues uphill over sheep-manicured short grass. Eventually, the inevitable conifer plantation was entered carrying a wide grassy path also uphill. Again, no windfall trees blocked the path and good steady progress was made. Further up the hill I emerged onto open sheep pasture. It was only then, out of the protection of the trees, did I appreciate how strongly the wind had got up. Richard and Tom will know what I mean when I call it a Swirl How experience. I had to contend with these conditions for about 3 miles over a ridge walk between 2 hills. Traquair came onto view as the path started its gradual descent, still on very good grass toward my destination. The final mile was along a quiet country road. All in all, a very pleasant Sunday stroll despite the wind. There being limited opportunity for accommodation and no chance of an evening meal in Traquair, I walked a further 1.5 miles off the way to the small town of Innerleithen where both requirements are in plentiful supply. Arrived at my B&B at 15.30 and took a late packed lunch in the comfortable surroundings of the Georgian guests' lounge. Tea and cake supplied by the landlady completed my repast. And I thought yesterday's bothy lunch was the height of luxury. I then watched Chelsea beat Swansea in the said lounge on a 40in t.v. I'm now off for dinner at The Traquair Arms Hotel which advertises "Real Ale - Real Food", should be good. Weather. Dry and cloudy to start. One quick shower then from 13.30 sunny intervals prevailed until I started the walk to Innerleithen when heavy rain ensured that I reached the digs soaking wet. Poll latest. Ayes 4 Noos 8 Doon't Knooows 3 Knee Vootin' 3_