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## Tibbie Shiels Inn
In 1823, Isabella "Tibbie" Shiel and her husband, Robert Richardson, relocated to a cottage at St Mary's Loch in the Scottish Borders. Following Robert's death in 1824, Tibbie transformed their home into an inn, catering to travelers along the coach road from Selkirk to Moffat. The establishment quickly gained fame for its hospitality, attracting notable figures such as Sir Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, and Robert Louis Stevenson. James Hogg, the "Ettrick Shepherd," was a frequent visitor, and Tibbie once remarked of him, "He was a gey sensible man for a' the nonsense he wrat." (scottishreviewofbooks.org) The inn's popularity endured until Tibbie's death in 1878 at the age of 95. Today, it remains a cherished landmark, frequented by hikers on the Southern Upland Way. (en.wikipedia.org)
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