Spring is on it’s way, and attractions and activities across The Borders are gearing up for a busy season. This post is your one stop guide, to make planning your visit a breeze.

Join me on this blog post honouring Frederick Douglass on his birthday. We'll take a visit to his memorial located in Hawick, and explore other notable memorials in the Borders town.

Follow in the footsteps on Scotland’s legendary Monarch, with this brand new tour…

To celebrate Burns Night, I retrace his Borders Tour of 1787.

Exploring the fascinating history of Alnwick Castle on and off screen…

Half-term break is just around the corner, and it's time to plan some exciting family activities. Look no further than The Scottish Borders! Here is a guide to the best things to do in the area to keep everyone entertained during the break.

Vindolanda, a Roman excavation site in Northumberland, is a true treasure trove and a place that helped ignite my enduring passion for history.

A brief history of Berwick Upon Tweed, Scotland’s lost town. A unique place, close to my heart…

My top 10 personal highlights from the UK’s coolest road trip.

The final post of Blogmas, looking ahead to next year…

It’s the penultimate Blogmas post, in which I pick out a number of highlights to look forward to in 2024…

Day 10 of Blogmas has me sharing my Christmas film choices. ‘Tis the season!

The uplifting story of how two Innerleithen grandpa’s cycled the 234 mile Caledonian Way, and information about SAMH as we near a difficult time of year for many.

My love for the simple and declining art of sending a Christmas Card…

The story of how I surprisingly ended up on BBC One’s ‘Escape to the Country’, which went out on the telly today.

On day six of Blogmas, I want to introduce you to the writing and stylish photography of Rose & Julien. They are Borders based couples photography business, read on to learn more…

I set of from my house, determined to find a spot with the clearest view of the night sky in Southern Scotland. I stumbled upon a hidden, starlit world of surprises…

Ahead of a visit to ‘Aladdin’ in Peebles, I am compelled to celebrate that most British of entertainments - Panto!

Presenting a short video, filmed in November 2023. This is my story…

Day Three of Blogmas. I want to share some of the books I use for researching Blogs and Tours, as well as going off brand and letting you know my seasonal favourites.