Jedburgh

Discover the lost medieval town of Roxburgh near Kelso: its royal streets, castle, people and the Anglo-Scottish wars that led to its disappearance.

How prized Borders wool made Roxburgh a royal trading centre and Berwick Scotland’s richest port — and how war broke the commercial world that connected them.

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.

From medieval markets to online shopping, this sweeping history traces how retail shaped the Scottish Borders – from mercat crosses and family shops to supermarkets, discounters, and e-commerce – with Galashiels standing at the centre of the region’s ever-changing trade.

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

The story of North British Rayon in Jedburgh, from its establishment in 1929 to its closure in 1956, highlights the rise and decline of a key textile industry and its lasting impact on the local community.

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 King’s Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) trace a proud lineage from the upheaval of 1689 through global conflicts to their 2006 merger. From battling Jacobites to storming Normandy, their story is woven into the heart of the Scottish Borders.

Follow the Border Abbey Trail to uncover the stories behind Jedburgh and Melrose Abbeys — once vibrant centres of faith, now hauntingly beautiful ruins. Their stones echo with tales of monastic life, medieval architecture, and the scars of Scotland’s turbulent past.

In 1113, Prince David founded Britain’s first Tironensian monastery in Selkirk — a bold experiment in monastic life. Though later moved to Kelso, its quiet legacy lit the flame of Scotland’s great medieval abbeys.

After news of the partial collapse of the ancient Capon Tree, a search begins across the Scottish Borders for more of Scotland’s oldest and grandest trees. These living monuments—like the Apostle Sycamore and the Tennis Ash—stand as silent witnesses to centuries of Border history.

In the rugged Rule Valley, a search unfolds for ancient fortified sites tied to the notorious Turnbulls — one of the most feared Border Reiver families. From Bedrule Castle to Fatlips Tower, their legacy still looms over the hills of the Scottish Borders.

After discovering an old engraving of a mysterious standing stone, a search begins through Caddonlee Wood and the slopes of Skirmish Hill to find the lost monument known as the Turn Again Stone.

On the trail of ancient Border Reiver history, a search unfolds for three forgotten castles once held by the Douglas and Oliver families — Slacks Tower, Dykeraw, and Timpendean Tower.

Guided by a single passage in an ancient, obscure book, a search begins for three lost Reiver strongholds: Crag Tower, Mossburnford Tower, and Dolphinston Tower. 🏰 Hidden deep in the Scottish Borders, these forgotten fortresses once echoed with the defiance and danger of Reiver life.

Filmed entirely on an iPhone 7s, this journey through the Scottish Borders uncovers a variety of standing stones — from lone markers on ancient trackways to forgotten stone circles near Dere Street. 🪨 Each one holds echoes of Bronze Age rites, Celtic myths, and Reiver legends.

In the rugged heart of Liddesdale, a search unfolds for traces of the elusive Hobbie Kerr — legendary Border Reiver and folk hero. 🏞️ His cave, long thought lost, becomes the focus of this journey into outlaw lore, echoing with tales of escape, rebellion, and the wild justice of the Borderlands.

Eckford Churchyard holds a chilling collection of macabre artefacts — from iron jougs once used to shame sinners, to watchtowers built to guard against body snatchers. ⛓️💀 These grim relics tell dark tales of faith, fear, and the fight to rest in peace.

Using old maps and historical clues, a search unfolds across the Scottish Borders to uncover the forgotten sites where thousands of women were executed as witches in the 16th and 17th centuries. 🔥 From Jedburgh to Duns, Peebles to Lauder, these silent landscapes hold stories of injustice, fear, and resilience waiting to be remembered.

In the turbulent borderlands of Scotland and England, a search begins for traces of two towering figures — Edward “Longshanks” and William Wallace. ⚔️ From ruined castles to hidden memorials, the landscape still bears witness to their violent clash of empires and ideals.

Wandering the hills and valleys around Jedburgh, a search begins for lost and ruined churches that once echoed with prayer and pilgrimage. ⛪ The trail leads to the heart of Jedburgh Abbey — where the mystery of who lies buried there may explain why it became one of Scotland’s most sacred sites.

After the 1603 Union of the Crowns, King James VI/I cracked down on the Border Reivers — arresting, exiling, and executing many to create the peaceful “Middle Shires.” ⚖️ It marked the sudden end of centuries of violence and the rise of powerful families like the Dukes of Roxburgh and Buccleuch. Wonder why the Reivers disappeared so fast? Or how raiders beca

Visiting some modest waterfalls around Galashiels quickly turns into a bigger quest — to track down the wild, dramatic and rarely-seen Wolf Cleuch Falls near Hawick. A hidden gem deep in the Scottish Borders landscape.

Exploring the legends of the Mermaids Well and Mermaids Pool in the Scottish Borders uncovers unsettling folklore and forgotten warnings. What secrets lie beneath these eerie waters?

Exploring the dramatic heights of Woden Law near Jedburgh, this investigation uncovers ancient earthworks, the Roman road of Dere Street, and the vast Pennymuir Roman camps.

A search begins in the mysterious caves of Ancrum, tucked away in the Scottish Borders landscape. The journey then leads to a second, more elusive cave near Jedburgh — said to have sheltered the infamous Black Douglas.

Climbing Ruberslaw for the first time reveals breathtaking views across the Scottish Borders. It’s a summit that stirs awe, history, and a sense of timelessness.

Exploring the turbulent history of the Scottish Borders, this journey leads to a search for a forgotten monument commemorating the brave who fought at Ancrum Moor. A powerful reminder of courage, conflict, and lost memory.

An investigation into the life of Border Reiver Little Jock Elliot reveals a fierce legacy of rebellion and rivalry. Along the way, the story uncovers the deeper reasons behind Mary Queen of Scots’ dramatic visit to Jedburgh.

Discover the legends that link King Arthur to the Scottish Borders — from ancient battle sites to mythical landscapes. Could this be the true Camelot of the north?