Scottish Borders Winter Walks - 6 of the best
My favourite routes for a seasonal wander in the Tweed Valley.
More Scottish Borders Winter Walks
A second helping of wintery walks in The Borders. Includes tips for after walk refreshments, perfect for cosy winter afternoons.
Three Borders walks that tell a story
Three walks in The Scottish Borders which all tell a story.
Thomas Carlyle for the 21st century
I pay a visit to Ecclefechan and consider how Thomas Carlyle’s visionary Victorian writing might be applied to our time.
A tale of two Gretna Greens
Join me on a trip to the famous Gretna Green, where the reality was very different to my expectation…
Melrose in a Lunch Hour
Discover the best things to do in Melrose when your coach tour gives you just one hour to explore.
Why Every Trip to Scotland Should include the Borders
In this blog, I offer the case for whay I believe anyone visiting Scotland should look to include The Scottish Borders in their itinerary.
The craft behind my tours
How do I craft a tour from scratch? Read this blog to find out more…
Championing The Borders at the Great Tapestry of Scotland
Championing The Borders at the Great Tapestry of Scotland and why our region deserves a place on every Scottish itinerary.
Roads Less Travelled
Three Borders journeys which will take you on roads less travelled and are perfect for discovering those hidden corners…
Galashiels Walking Tour and July reflections…
My July reflections, including the pay what you like preview of a brand new walking tour in Galashiels.
Cosy Pubs and Autumn Walks
Here are three of my favourite half day walks in The Borders, all of which end in a cosy pub.
Free things to do this Autumn in The Scottish Borders
Some of the best free days out you can have in The Borders this autumn.
Coorie in at FINDRA
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...
Give Gilnockie a try this summer…
Have you heard of Gilnockie Tower? Take this as your sign to visit this summer!
A Pilgrimage for James Hogg
A special podcast episode following my 20 mile pilgrimage from Innerleithen to Ettrick Kirk in honour of James Hogg, exploring the landscapes and poetry that shaped him. Guided by the James Hogg Poetry Trails booklet, I also raised some funds for St Ronan’s Games ahead of their 200th anniversary.
Four new Scottish Borders Walks for summer
The Scottish Borders is full of brilliant walks, and this summer brings four new routes worth knowing about. Some are finished, some are still emerging but all worth exploring.
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