Common Riding Dates 2025
Common Riding and Festival Dates for 2025 across the Scottish Borders and beyond, all in one place. More dates added as they are confirmed.
“The Wife or The Wuddy”
A new series of blogs and podcasts, ‘Wilsons New Tales of The Border’. Inspired by 19th century storyteller JM Wilson, I bring one of his tales up to date and add my own to the mythology of The Borders…
Free Scottish Borders Guide
Sharing my guide to The Scottish Borders, ideal for new visitors.
Wild Writers Festival 2025
Previewing the Wild Writers Festival 2025, running from 22 - 26 January in Peebles.
Smartphone Addiction
A personal blog, reflecting on my Smartphone use, and how I attempt to conquer an increasing addiction. I hope it’s useful for others as well.
Blog Wrapped 2024!
My top ten blogs of 2024!
“Christmas at Abbotsford”
Episode Seven of Tweed Valley Echoes - Christmas at Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford. This is the last episode of this first season, thanks for your comments and feedback.
Celebrating Saint Andrew’s Day
Celebrate our Scottish heritage this St. Andrew’s Day with this tale of how history is full of sliding doors moments…
Shop Local & Small at Christmas
Shopping local and small this Christmas, my recommendations in Innerleithen & Peebles.
“Berwick Upon Tweed”
Episode Six of Tweed Valley Echoes - Berwick Upon Tweed
“Ettrickbridge and The Reivers”
Episode Five of Tweed Valley Echoes - Ettrickbridge and The Border Reivers
“Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve”
Episode Four of Tweed Valley Echoes - Grey Mare’s Tail Nature Reserve
“Dryburgh Abbey”
Episode Three of Tweed Valley Echoes - Dryburgh Abbey
“The Lochs”
Episode Two of Tweed Valley Echoes - The Lochs
“Old Gala House”
Episode One of Tweed Valley Echoes - Old Gala House
“Podcast Preview”
Sharing the preview episode of my new podcast - Tweed Valley Echoes.
Scottish Borders Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems in The Borders - going beyond the obvious!
Traquair Ale - The perfect companion for the darker nights…
In praise of Traquair Ales, the pioneering micro brewery which has supplied 'wee heavies' for almost 60 years. The perfect treat for cooler evenings by the fire...
Previewing the River Tweed Trail Storytelling Walk
Previewing my first 'River Tweed Trail - Storytelling Walk' in Peebles on 6 October.
Innerleithen Church - The eccentric architect and a building in need…
The story of Innerleithen's Victorian Church, with it's 'eccentric' architecture as well as a very modern appeal to help this fine building...