10 things to do in Peebles
10 things to enjoy in the County Town.
Trip planning with AI
The Pros and Cons of using AI to generate your trip itinerary…
Forest Holidays - Turn Left…
Turn Left from Forest Holidays Glentress, to discover the charm of the road less travelled to Innerleithen and Traquair.
Games Week - The Unofficial Guide
My unofficial guide to Innerleithen’s big festival week.
6 things to do in Innerleithen
A list of 6 great things to do in my home town of Innerleithen. Get planning a getaway to the heart of The Tweed Valley.
Ramblings
The story of how I ended up on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings, and took Clare Balding to The Reservoir. A lifelong highlight!
The Irresistible Addams Family!
Opening Night review of Inerleithen’’s ‘The Addams Family’!
Previewing The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail
The South of Scotland’s first official canoe trail is here! The Tweed valley Canoe Trail covers 30 miles of the River Tweed, and is ready to welcome adventurers and explorers to the Tweed Valley!
Traquair’s Royal Connection - Part IV
The fourth, and final, part of my journey through the history of Traquair and the Kings and Queens who have visited here. This part takes us from the Jacobite Risings, through the end of the Stuarts of Traquair and right up to the current day with Catherine Maxwell-Stuart, 21st Lady of Traquair.
Eddleston Water Path - Worth the wait…
The new multi use path connecting Peebles and Eddleston.
Traquair’s Royal Connections - Part III
Part 3 of my long trip through the 27 Kings and Queens of Scotland who have visited Traquair House. This instalment features James V, Mary and James VI - as well as the Stuarts of Traquair rising to their greatest heights…
Traquair’s Royal Connections - Part II
Part 2 of the story of Traquair and it’s royal visitors, covering the early Stuart monarchs, and the establishment of The Stuarts of Traquair.
Full Circle at The Borders Textile Towerhouse
A trip to The Borders Textile Towerhouse in Hawick, including exhibitions from Innerleithen based Rachel Hunter and FINDRA.
Traquair’s Royal Connections - Part 1
Traquair House proudly claims to have been visited by 27 Scottish Kings and Queens. Here is my attempt to list and explain them all!
The ancient Kirk at Stobo
A stunning Peeblesshire Kirk, with roots going back almost 1,500 years
Big Bright Beautiful Shrek!
My review of the triumphant ‘Shrek - The Musical’, showing this week in Innerleithen.
Women’s History Month
Celebrating women who have made their mark on the Tweed Valley. A special post to mark Women’s History Month 2023.
Lyne and Megget - a peculiar parish
Tweed Valley Pods - A new standard
Celebrating the launch of my friends exciting new glamping business - bringing eco friendly tourism to the Tweed Valley
All Beginners!
A personal history of Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society (‘The Opera’), ahead of its triumphant return from a four year hiatus.