Coldstream

Hidden in a forest glen near Coldstream, Routin Linn holds one of the most extraordinary examples of prehistoric art in Britain.

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.

Discover how World War II shaped the Scottish Borders: daily life, bombings, heroes, hidden airfields, war factories, and stories from every town.

Discover the remarkable story of the fire service in the Scottish Borders — from volunteer brigades and horse-drawn pumps to modern engines and major rescues. This in-depth history uncovers station origins, heroic incidents, and local firefighting folklore.

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.

This year marks 1000 years since the Scottish Borders and Lothians became part of Scotland — a legacy shaped by the decisive Battle of Carham in 1018.

Forgotten castles drift through a dream — one hidden beneath Selkirk’s soil, another clinging to Berwickshire’s cliffs. Were they ever real, or just echoes in the Borders mist?