Roman Borders

In 1909, a 2,000-year-old Roman altar to the goddess Diana was uncovered at Trimontium Fort in the Scottish Borders. But could there be a more modern monument to this ancient deity still hiding in plain sight?

The Anglo-Scottish border is the product of centuries of tribal claims, Roman lines, medieval warfare, and diplomatic treaties. ⚔️ From Hadrian’s Wall to the Treaty of York, this frontier tells a story of shifting power and persistent identity.

Explore Bremenium, a Roman fortress perched beyond Hadrian’s Wall, built for war and survival on the edge of empire. From Roman legions to Reiver raids, its stones echo with centuries of borderland conflict.

Near the quiet village of Lyne, layers of history converge — from Roman roads to Celtic settlements, early Christian sites, and carved gravestones. 🏺 One small area, four powerful time periods etched into the Borders landscape.

Spend a week diving into the world of the Romans in the Scottish Borders — from forts and roads to daily life on the frontier. 🏛️ These videos uncover how Roman presence shaped the land, its people, and its legacy.

During lockdown, unexpected history reveals itself just beyond the doorstep — from ancient hillforts to traces of Roman Britain. 🏡 Sometimes, the past is closer than we think.

At the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, a remarkable hoard of Roman treasure from Trimontium glitters under glass — artefacts taken from the heart of the Scottish Borders. 🏺 As their story unfolds, so does the question: should they one day return home?

A 12-mile trek from Galashiels to Black Hill near Earlston offers a perfect blend of stunning scenery and rich history — from the quiet beauty of Elwyn Glen to views over the ancient Roman site of Trimontium. 🥾🏞️ A journey through landscapes shaped by centuries.

Filmed entirely on an iPhone 7s, this journey through the Scottish Borders uncovers a variety of standing stones — from lone markers on ancient trackways to forgotten stone circles near Dere Street. 🪨 Each one holds echoes of Bronze Age rites, Celtic myths, and Reiver legends.

A search for the forgotten Roman fort of Bremenium leads deep into the windswept uplands near Dere Street — a place of commanding views and enduring mystery. 🏛️ Could this outpost on the edge of empire hold clues to the fate of the lost 9th Legion… or even early whispers of the Arthurian legend?

A playful Short in which Mark imagines attacking Hadrian’s Wall long after its military role has ended.

A short trailer for Mark’s search for Bremenium, a Roman fort beyond Hadrian’s Wall in the northern Borderlands.

In the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall, a search unfolds for a lost Mithraic temple — a sacred site once devoted to Mithras, the Roman sun god. ☀️ Along the way, intriguing connections emerge between this ancient cult and early Christianity, challenging what we think we know about faith and empire.

During the drought of 2018, the parched fields near Melrose revealed the dramatic outline of the Trimontium Roman Fort, captured on film in stunning clarity. 🏛️ As ancient roads and walls emerged from the earth, history quite literally surfaced before the lens.

Deep beneath the fields of Southern Scotland, a search unfolds in the hidden chamber of Crichton Souterrain — where ancient stones may still bear the mark of Legio II Augusta. 🛡️ Could this secret underground site reveal a lost Roman footprint in the Borderlands?

In the quiet hills of Peeblesshire, a search begins for a little-known Roman fort — far from the grandeur of Hadrian’s Wall. 🏛️ The investigation reveals stark contrasts between the frontier forts of the Scottish Borders and the heavily fortified zones further south, shedding light on how the Romans viewed and managed Caledonia.

A tongue-in-cheek spoof that pushes the boundaries of believability — but then again, could it really never happen in a modern, civilised country? You decide.

Exploring the dramatic heights of Woden Law near Jedburgh, this investigation uncovers ancient earthworks, the Roman road of Dere Street, and the vast Pennymuir Roman camps.

The Roman Army had grand ambitions for Caledonia — but among them may have been the chilling goal of wiping out native Scottish tribes. At Trimontium Fort in the Scottish Borders, we investigate this darker side of Roman conquest.