Eric Liddell - The Borders Connection
With just two months until the Paris Olympics, I travel back 100 years to Eric Liddell’s stunning victory and declaration of faith. Learn more about this remarkable man, and his connections to The Borders.
Camping in The Borders
A handful of great camping and glamping options across The Borders, just in time for summer.
Towers of The Borderlands
Ten of my favourite Tower Houses, the fortified homes emblematic of the turbulent Borderlands.
A day oot in The Borders… 6 things to do in Melrose
Plan your summer trip to Melrose in The Scottish Borders, with six things to do to from Tweed Valley Blogger.
A day oot in The Borders… 6 things to do in Innerleithen
A list of 6 great things to do in my home town of Innerleithen. Get planning a summer getaway to the heart of The Tweed Valley.
A day oot in The Borders… 6 things to do on The Berwickshire Coast
Summer is on the way, and I make the case for your trip to The Borders stunning Berwickshire coast with 6 of the best things to do.
Celebrating Whisky Month - Borders Distillery Tour
Raising a glass to our national tipple at the start of Whisky Month. Join me on the Borders Distillery Tour to learn more about the water of life.
The Border Common Ridings and Festivals
Looking forward to the Border Common Ridings and Festivals, including insights into how best to experience these incredible spectacles.
Tweed Valley Brass - A Celebration of the Great Outdoors!
Looking ahead to a one of a kind event. Tweed Valley Brass, celebrating the great outdoors with music, and art. I am thrilled to be involved, find out more…
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’!
Previewing ‘The Addams Family’
‘The Addams Family - A Musical Comedy’ comes to Innerleithen later this month. Here is my preview and how you can get tickets…
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.