Towards the southern end of Lauderdale is the town of Earlston whilst at the northern end are part of the Lammermuir Hills at 1733 feet, Thomson (1903) p.2 where in winter the weather can be severe, often leading to road closures.
Towards the southern end of Lauderdale is the town of Earlston, an ancient superiority of the Earls of Dunbar or March. In the north Lauderale ends at part of the Lammermuir Hills where they reach 1733 feet, Thomson (1903) p.2 where in winter the weather can be severe, often leading to road closures.