Innerleithen

Explore the decline of the Scottish Borders textile industry: mill closures, lost jobs, working lives and the craftsmanship that survives in Hawick and Selkirk.

Mark follows the earthwork known as Wallace’s Trench in the hills between Galashiels and Innerleithen, asking what its name and the Catrail can tell us.

High above Peebles, the cone-shaped summit of Newby Kipps rises like a silent sentinel over the Tweed Valley.

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.

Drawn to a hill near his new home, an early riser sets out in the darkness to catch the sunrise over Innerleithen. As light breaks over Lee Pen, the Scottish Borders reveal their quiet, breathtaking beauty.

A father and daughter explore the ancient grounds of Traquair House, searching for Scotland’s heritage trees among the legendary Dancing Yews. These living relics of Ettrick Forest whisper stories older than the house itself.

Inspired by the Chalice Well of Glastonbury, a search begins for sacred water sources hidden in the hills and valleys of the Scottish Borders. Along the way, ancient wells linked to saints, legends, and forgotten rites reveal a dramatic spiritual landscape beneath the surface.

Discover the enchanting yew trees of the Traquair House estate, where ancient roots and folklore intertwine in the heart of the Scottish Borders. A magical place where nature and history stand side by side.

Explore Cauldshiels Hill and its ancient hill fort, overlooking a dramatic stand-off with Rink Fort and the mysterious Catrail across the valley. These silent ridgelines echo with the tension of forgotten tribal frontiers.

Scattered across the remote hills of the Scottish Borders lie mysterious, ancient graves said to belong to unknown pipers. Their haunting tunes are long silent, but their legends still echo from Galashiels to Innerleithen and Ednam.