Dumfriesshire & the Western March
A village on the Esk routes through the old West March, close to castles, churches and reiver country.
Place archive
Follow the history, people and places associated with Canonbie through the Discover Scottish Borders archive.
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Border Reivers Canonbie
Hidden in the wilds near Canonbie, the search for Gilnknockie Castle uncovers echoes of one of the Border’s most feared Reivers — Johnnie Armstrong. Though time has worn it down, this possible stronghold still whispers of betrayal, ballads, and bloody justice.
Border Reivers The Borderlands
On Friday 17th August, Mark met with Craig and Becci Speers and their family for a special journey into the past — tracing the Armstrong lineage back through the Borderlands.
Border Reivers The Borderlands
Armstrong Day Tour from Discover Scottish Borders………
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