Justified Sinner - Hogg’s Modern Masterpiece at 200
Celebrating 200 years of James Hogg’s masterpiece “The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner”.
Scott-Land: Sir Walter in The Borders
Tracing Sir Walter Scott’s influence on The Borders…
Accessibility in The Scottish Borders
Highlighting accessibility and inclusion in The Scottish Borders.
Schools Out! 25 things to do in The Borders this Summer Holiday
Schools Out! 25 things to do this Summer Holiday in The Scottish Borders.
‘Outlander’ filming locations in The Scottish Borders
My exclusive guide to ‘Outlander’ filming locations in The Scottish Borders…
James V: Katherine at The Eastgate
An excellent night at Peebles Eastgate Theatre…
A day oot in The Borders… 6 things to do in Upper Tweeddale
Looking for a day trip in the Scottish Borders this summer? Look no further than Upper Tweeddale, the birthplace of the mighty Tweed. Here are six things to do in this rugged, rural area!
Holey Sh!t
Lets talk about poo in the woods…
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 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…
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’!