Cardrona

A rural Tweed valley place near old estates, routes, woodland and the approach to Peebles.

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Stories and films connected to Cardrona.

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Border Reivers Cardrona

Border Reivers & Social Isolation: A Lesson from the Past

Deep in the forests of the Tweed Valley, a search unfolds for a forgotten Border Reiver tower — hidden, weathered, and rich in untold stories. Amid solitude and trees, the legacy of Cardrona Tower rises once more.

21 Mar 2020 Cardrona

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Mark NicolMark 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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Cardrona

Stories and films connected to Cardrona.

Border Reivers & Social Isolation: A Lesson from the Past

Cardrona and the surrounding area.

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