Ramblings
The story of how I ended up on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings, and took Clare Balding to The Reservoir. A lifelong highlight!
The Magical Dolls of Smailholm…
A visit to Smailholm Tower, home to a very unusual collection of dolls by Anne Carrick.
The Southern Upland Way and Us
Celebrating 40 years of the Southern Upland Way, in the words of those who know it well…
The Irresistible Addams Family!
Opening Night review of Inerleithen’’s ‘The Addams Family’!
Beyond Rosslyn - Discovering Scotland’s Wonderful Kirks
Celebrating Rosslyn Chapel, and sharing other stunning Churches, Catherdrals, Abbeys and Priories - all within an hour or so of Edinburgh…
Previewing The Tweed Valley Canoe Trail
The South of Scotland’s first official canoe trail is here! The Tweed valley Canoe Trail covers 30 miles of the River Tweed, and is ready to welcome adventurers and explorers to the Tweed Valley!
Springing open for 2024!
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.
Frederick Douglass and The Memorials of Hawick
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.
In the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots
Follow in the footsteps on Scotland’s legendary Monarch, with this brand new tour…
Robert Burns - The Borders Tour
To celebrate Burns Night, I retrace his Borders Tour of 1787.
Alnwick Castle - Star of the Screen
Exploring the fascinating history of Alnwick Castle on and off screen…
Half Term in The Borders
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 - Treasure Trove of Northumbria
Vindolanda, a Roman excavation site in Northumberland, is a true treasure trove and a place that helped ignite my enduring passion for history.
Berwick Upon Tweed - Scotland’s Lost Town
A brief history of Berwick Upon Tweed, Scotland’s lost town. A unique place, close to my heart…
Top 10 Highlights on the Nland 250
My top 10 personal highlights from the UK’s coolest road trip.
12 Days of Blogmas: Day Seven - A Television interlude
The story of how I surprisingly ended up on BBC One’s ‘Escape to the Country’, which went out on the telly today.
The wonders of star gazing in winter
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…
Traquair’s Royal Connection - Part IV
The fourth, and final, part of my journey through the history of Traquair and the Kings and Queens who have visited here. This part takes us from the Jacobite Risings, through the end of the Stuarts of Traquair and right up to the current day with Catherine Maxwell-Stuart, 21st Lady of Traquair.
Borders Festive Feels
Winter is here! These are some of the best ways to have a fun festive season, and bright start to 2024, here in The Borders.
6 of the best Borders Winter Walks
A second helping of wintery walks in The Borders. Includes tips for after walk refreshments, perfect for cosy winter afternoons.