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Highlights – Scottish Borders Tour 2018

Highlights from our 2018 Scottish Borders History & Mystery Tour included standing stones, ruined towers, haunted kirkyards, and hidden Reiver trails — all set against the stunning backdrop of the Borders landscape.

Mark Nicol 15 Dec 2018 The Borderlands 1 min read · written story

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Highlights from our Scottish Borders history and mystery tour last year 2018, and looking forward to the May 2019 tour.

Film created byMark NicolCreator · Filmmaker · Guide · SpeakerMark Nicol created and hosts Discover Scottish Borders. Since 2012, he has researched, scouted and presented 300 films, bringing the places and stories of the Borderlands to life.

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