Me and My Girl - You could, and you should!
Reviewing Me and My Girl, at Innerleithen’s Memorial Hall this week.
Introducing Low Carbon Tours…
Introducing Low Carbon Tours, special walking tours all easily accessible by public transport. Tread lightly, and see more…
Robert Smail’s Printing Works - Free tours this month
Innerleithen’s Robert Smail’s Printing Works is offering free tours this month, as part of the National Lottery Open Week! Find out more here.
Innerleithen: Don’t you forget about us…
Is Innerleithen the drive through place in The Borders? Perhaps, but her is my (lengthy!) case for making it your next go to destination.
What is The Scottish Borders?
‘What is the Scottish Borders?’ One of the most commonly asked questions online about The Borders - answered in Tweed Valley Blogger style!
“The Goose and The Horse”
A new series of blogs and podcasts, ‘Wilsons New Tales of the Border’. Inspired by 19th century storyteller JM Wilson, in this instalment I add my own, 21st century tale to the Borders mythology…
“The Wife or The Wuddy”
A new series of blogs and podcasts, ‘Wilsons New Tales of The Border’. Inspired by 19th century storyteller JM Wilson, I bring one of his tales up to date and add my own to the mythology of The Borders…
Wild Writers Festival 2025
Previewing the Wild Writers Festival 2025, running from 22 - 26 January in Peebles.
Finding Balance - The (ongoing) battle to conquer my Smartphone Addiction
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.
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode Seven: Christmas at Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford
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.
Saint Andrew’s Day!
Celebrate our Scottish heritage this St. Andrew’s Day with this tale of how history is full of sliding doors moments…
Shop Small and Local in The Tweed Valley this Christmas
Shopping local and small this Christmas, my recommendations in Innerleithen & Peebles.
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode Six: Berwick Upon Tweed
Episode Six of Tweed Valley Echoes - Berwick Upon Tweed
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode Five: Ettrickbridge and The Border Reivers
Episode Five of Tweed Valley Echoes - Ettrickbridge and The Border Reivers
The Scottish Borders has entered the chat…
Sharing my guide to The Scottish Borders, ideal for new visitors.
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode Four: Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve
Episode Four of Tweed Valley Echoes - Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode Three: Dryburgh Abbey
Episode Three of Tweed Valley Echoes - Dryburgh Abbey
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode Two: The Lochs
Episode Two of Tweed Valley Echoes - The Lochs
Tweed Valley Echoes - Episode One: Old Gala House
Episode One of Tweed Valley Echoes - Old Gala House