History

Everywhere you look in The Scottish Borders, you are confronted with thousands of years of human history. From over 400 Iron & Bronze Age Hillforts, to Anglo Saxon villages and the four majestic Border Abbeys, it is possible to chart the development of the area in the hands of your expert guide, Tweed Valley Blogger. Then comes the turbulent time of The Border Reivers, with mighty tower houses and castles peppering the landscape. The Borders has long had royal connections with Mary Queen of Scots being well known in the area - we can devise a fascinating one day tour to trace her footsteps. In more peaceful times, great houses appeared across The Borders, let us take you to them and enhance your visit with a guided, driver led tour. If you love history, you will love The Scottish Borders and there is nobody better to act as your guide than Tweed Valley Blogger.