Moffatdale - Part Two
Part two of my journey through Moffatdale
Moffatdale - Part One
The South of Scotland’s finest valley uncovered. Part one features fossils, rare fish, hidden valleys and waterfalls galore.
Windlestrae
The highest point in Innerleithen and boggy summit of The Moorfoot Hills.
The Innerleithen Alpine Club
The story of a Victorian antiquarian club and it’s remarkable President.
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.
The Maze at Traquair
Traquair’s famous hedge maze at 40
Talla
The story of Talla Reservoir, sitting high above the Tweed Valley.
Glen - Part Two
Part two of my story of Glen Estate
Glen - Part One
The magical estate nestled in the Peeblesshire hills
The Memorial Hall at 100
A century of Innerleithen’s town hall.
Biggiesknowe, the Connoisseurs Dictionary and Peeblesshire’s finest son
The story of William Chambers of Glenormiston
Kirnie Law and The Reservoir
A brief history of Walkerburn’s innovative hydro scheme.
The Ballad of Tam Lin
The late 1960’s movie oddity, filmed at Traquair House.
The Iron Man and The Wee Man
Two curious tales from Walkerburn.
The Tweed Valley Railway Path
The game changing path in The Tweed Valley
Leithen Water - Source to Tweed
Leithen Water’s journey from The Moorfoot Hills to The River Tweed.
Broad Law
My guide to the highest hill in The Borders.
Arthur Phillips - The unsung hero of Glentress
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.