Berwickshire
A former county town whose churches, court traditions and village plan reveal Berwickshire’s past.
Place archive
Follow the history, people and places associated with Greenlaw through the Discover Scottish Borders archive.
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Military Heritage The Borderlands
Discover how World War II shaped the Scottish Borders: daily life, bombings, heroes, hidden airfields, war factories, and stories from every town.
Prehistory & Ancient Borders The Borderlands
Explore the mystery of Heriot’s Dyke and Harefaulds Hillfort, where ancient earthworks whisper stories of Scotland’s tribal past. These forgotten landscapes reveal Iron Age defences and a legacy carved into the hills of the Borders.
Modern Social History Greenlaw
A visit to the former site of RAF Charterhall in the Scottish Borders uncovers the haunting silence of what was once a bustling WW2 airfield. Known as “Slaughterhall” due to its tragic training losses, the ground still echoes with the memory of those who never came home.
Modern Social History The Borderlands
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.
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