A personal history of Innerleithen & District Amateur Operatic Society (‘The Opera’), ahead of its triumphant return from a four year hiatus. 

The highest point in Innerleithen and boggy summit of The Moorfoot Hills. 

The story of a Victorian antiquarian club and it’s remarkable President.

My favourite routes for a seasonal wander in the Tweed Valley.

A birthday wander across Peeblesshire during the deep freeze.

Traquair’s famous hedge maze at 40

The story of Talla Reservoir, sitting high above the Tweed Valley.

Part two of my story of Glen Estate

The magical estate nestled in the Peeblesshire hills

A century of Innerleithen’s town hall.

The story of William Chambers of Glenormiston

A brief history of Walkerburn’s innovative hydro scheme.

The late 1960’s movie oddity, filmed at Traquair House. 

Two curious tales from Walkerburn.

After the Storm - A powerful new film riding against racism.

Leithen Water’s journey from The Moorfoot Hills to The River Tweed.

My guide to the highest hill in The Borders.

My aborted (for now!) attempt to set up a long distance footpath.