Lasswade

Staying at the Laird and Dog Hotel in Lasswade. The origin of the name Lasswade and the reason for the hotel's name can be found in this piece of folklore

When there was nae brig to cross the Esk river
On Jenny's broad back they a' gaed thegither,
For Jenny was honest, stout, sober,and steady
She carried the Laird, she carried his Leddy;
When he was richt seated the doggie first gaed
Then waving his stick he cried " Jenny, lass, wade!"