Welcome to my Scottish Borders Blog. Inspiration, travel tips, stories and so much more! If you enjoy the blog, please consider leaving me a wee tip by clicking my Ko-Fi link below.
Camping in The Borders
A handful of great camping and glamping options across The Borders, just in time for summer.
The Southern Upland Way and Us
Celebrating 40 years of the Southern Upland Way, in the words of those who know it well…
6 of the best Borders Winter Walks
A second helping of wintery walks in The Borders. Includes tips for after walk refreshments, perfect for cosy winter afternoons.
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.
22 Border Hills in 2022
The story of a challenge to see more of our native counties uplands, and raise money for Mountain Rescue, while eating pies
Winter wonderland on the John Buchan Way
A birthday wander across Peeblesshire during the deep freeze.
Away Days - Howgill Fells
First in a series about excursions to other upland areas in the UK, starting with the seldom visited Howgills.
The Tweed Valley Way, or, my failed attempt to set up a long distance footpath
My aborted (for now!) attempt to set up a long distance footpath.