History. Experiences. Creativity.
Read the stories and watch the films. Join Mark on a guided tour. Follow an audio walk at your own pace. Discover his wildlife and nature-inspired art.
One independent project, bringing the Borderlands to life.
Explore the four websitesBorderlands landscape · artist’s impression
Your starting point
Each website offers something different. Choose the experience that interests you and step into its own dedicated website.
Read & watch01 / The heritage website
Discover the history behind familiar places, the people who shaped the region, and its folklore and wildlife. Explore in-depth written stories and over 300 films presented by Mark.
Visit with MarkArtist’s impression02 / The guided tours website
Take the stories off the screen and explore the Borderlands with Mark Nicol as your guide. Discover castles, family connections and quieter corners on a personal, small-group journey.
Walk at your own paceArtist’s impression03 / The audio walks website
Your phone becomes your guide. Follow a heritage route and listen to the stories of the streets, buildings and landscapes around you, with time to stop and explore independently.
Enjoy the artOriginal artwork by Mark Nicol04 / The art website
Discover another side of Mark’s work through paintings inspired by wildlife, woodland, flowers and nature. Browse the gallery, find a piece to enjoy at home, or enquire about a commission.
The person behind the discoveries
Mark’s curiosity connects all four websites. He is the person in front of the lens in our films, the local guide on our tours and the artist behind the paintings. His love of the Borderlands also inspires our self guided walks.
Discover Scottish Borders brings those interests together: helping you understand the region, experience it for yourself and enjoy the nature and creativity it inspires. Genscu helps bring the stories and websites together.