Berwick-upon-Tweed

For centuries, the post connected the scattered farms and towns of the Scottish Borders. From riders and mail coaches to railways and rural vans, the Post Office became the heartbeat of community life.

For centuries, the Cheviot Hills shaped the frontier between England and Scotland. From ancient hillforts to Roman roads and medieval battles, this wild borderland tells a story of power, identity, and endurance across millennia.

In this thought-provoking exploration, a visit to Berwick-upon-Tweed—often called the only Scottish town in England—uncovers layers of history, identity, and forgotten heritage embedded in its stones. Once a flashpoint in centuries of Anglo-Scottish conflict, Berwick still echoes with the legacy of Wallace, Bruce, and Edward I.

The King’s Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) trace a proud lineage from the upheaval of 1689 through global conflicts to their 2006 merger. From battling Jacobites to storming Normandy, their story is woven into the heart of the Scottish Borders.

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.

Mark’s short film turns to Norham Castle on the Tweed, a fortress repeatedly caught in Anglo-Scottish conflict.

At Norham Church in Northumberland, deep in the Anglo-Scottish borderlands, scars from centuries past still remain — sword marks said to be left by the forces of Robert the Bruce. This quiet church bears silent witness to the brutal clashes of the Wars of Scottish Independence.

Inspired by the Netflix film Outlaw King, we follow in the footsteps of the legendary Black Douglas — visiting the real sites behind the story, from Melrose Abbey to the turbulent walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

A journey through the Scottish Borderlands uncovers sites linked to William Wallace — from the mysterious Wallace’s Trench to a possible final resting place whispered about in local lore. These landscapes hold echoes of rebellion, sacrifice, and a hero’s enduring shadow.

In the turbulent borderlands of Scotland and England, a search begins for traces of two towering figures — Edward “Longshanks” and William Wallace. From ruined castles to hidden memorials, the landscape still bears witness to their violent clash of empires and ideals.

A journey to find the tallest bridge in the Scottish Borders — once the tallest in the world at its time of construction — leads to a dramatic discovery of engineering brilliance and breathtaking views.

While exploring the harbour town of Eyemouth, rare visitors appear — dolphins dancing through the waves, just offshore. A fleeting but unforgettable glimpse of marine life in the Scottish Borders.

It may surprise many to learn that during the 13th and 14th centuries, two cities within the Scottish Borders held remarkable influence as hubs of European politics and commerce. Though now vanished or diminished, these once-thriving centres shaped the course of Scottish and continental affairs.