Common Riding Dates 2026
Common Riding and Festival Dates for 2026 across the Scottish Borders and beyond, all in one place. More dates added as they are confirmed.
Free things to do - Tweed Valley
Discover 10 free (or nearly free) things to do with kids in the Tweed Valley this summer - from bike trails and nature walks to heritage treasures, playparks and community events. Packed with local tips, insider insight and activities that celebrate the joy of slow, family-friendly travel.
Testimonials and Reviews 2025
Testimonials & reviews for Tweed Valley Blogger Bespoke, Low Carbon and Public tours in 2025.
6 things to do in Melrose (2025)
Plan your summer trip to Melrose in The Scottish Borders, with six things to do to from Tweed Valley Blogger.
6 things to do in Galashiels
Six things to do in Galashiels this summer. Time for another day oot! Cover Image: SSDA
Forest Holidays - Turn Left…
Turn Left from Forest Holidays Glentress, to discover the charm of the road less travelled to Innerleithen and Traquair.
Me and My Girl in Innerleithen
Reviewing Me and My Girl, at Innerleithen’s Memorial Hall this week.
Tours using public transport…
Introducing Low Carbon Tours, special walking tours all easily accessible by public transport. Tread lightly, and see more…
Cover Image: Visit Scotland/Airborne Lens
Innerleithen: Don’t forget about us…
Is Innerleithen the drive through place in The Borders? Perhaps, but her is my (lengthy!) case for making it your next go to destination.
“The Goose and The Horse”
A new series of blogs and podcasts, ‘Wilsons New Tales of the Border’. Inspired by 19th century storyteller JM Wilson, in this instalment I add my own, 21st century tale to the Borders mythology…
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.
Cover Image: Visit Scotland
What’s On in Innerleithen?
Find out what’s happening in Innerleithen with this post - updated monthly!
“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…