Previewing the Wild Writers Festival 2025, running from 22 - 26 January in Peebles.

A personal blog, reflecting on my Smartphone use, and how I attempt to conquer an increasing addiction. I hope it’s useful for others as well.

My top ten blogs of 2024!

Episode Seven of Tweed Valley Echoes - Christmas at Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford. This is the last episode of this first season, thanks for your comments and feedback.

Celebrate our Scottish heritage this St. Andrew’s Day with this tale of how history is full of sliding doors moments…

Shopping local and small this Christmas, my recommendations in Innerleithen & Peebles.

Episode Six of Tweed Valley Echoes - Berwick Upon Tweed

Episode Five of Tweed Valley Echoes - Ettrickbridge and The Border Reivers

Sharing my guide to The Scottish Borders, ideal for new visitors.

Episode Four of Tweed Valley Echoes - Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve

Episode Three of Tweed Valley Echoes - Dryburgh Abbey

Episode Two of Tweed Valley Echoes - The Lochs

Episode One of Tweed Valley Echoes - Old Gala House

Sharing the preview episode of my new podcast - Tweed Valley Echoes.

Hidden Gems in The Borders - going beyond the obvious!

In praise of Traquair Ales, the pioneering micro brewery which has supplied 'wee heavies' for almost 60 years. The perfect treat for cooler evenings by the fire...

Previewing my first 'River Tweed Trail - Storytelling Walk' in Peebles on 6 October.

As we bask in an unexpectedly warm September spell, it feels like a good time to look back on summer that, for all the wet and windy days, did have it's sunnier moments...

The story of Innerleithen's Victorian Church, with it's 'eccentric' architecture as well as a very modern appeal to help this fine building...

Autumn is on the way, and in this blog I suggest outdoor adventures which can be perfectly paired with a trip to Innerleithen's coorie café, FINDRA...