The Monteath Mausoleum
An iconic tomb prominently sited in Liliards Edge, in the very heart of The Borders. My personal reflections on this landmark following a recent visit.
The Wallace Statue
My decidedly mixed views on the massive Wallace Statue at Bemersyde, central Borders.
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.
Away Days - ‘At the River’ in Ambleside
The Lakeland town with a surprising place in electronic music legend. Latest in the occasional ‘Away Days’ series taking the blog out of The Tweed Valley.
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.
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.
Wild Writers Festival 2023 - Preview
Previewing the exciting new outdoors themed literary festival in Peebles this month.
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 Walks - 6 of the best in the Tweed Valley
My favourite routes for a seasonal wander in the Tweed Valley.
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