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Follow the Gododdin riders from Edinburgh to Catraeth around AD 600, through the Borderlands, Welsh poetry, Arthur and Hawick’s Teribus tradition.

Follow Merlin by the Tweed and Arthur’s northern connections through Drumelzier, Tinnis, Stobo, Stow and the Eildon Hills: a compelling Borders mystery.

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

The Ettrick hills still bear the name Forest. Follow the native woods, royal hunting grounds, sheep country and riverside trees through the centuries to see what changed.

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.

The early medieval Scottish Borders rose from the ruins of the Gododdin and Selgovae. Between the seventh and eleventh centuries, kingdoms clashed, monasteries flourished, and the Battle of Carham in 1018 fixed the frontier that still marks the line between Scotland and England.

Long before castles and clans, the Selgovae ruled the Border hills. This Iron Age tribe fought the Romans, survived north of Hadrian’s Wall, and left a legacy that still echoes in the culture of the Anglo-Scottish Borderers and the reiving families who came after them.

For centuries, the Cheviot Hills shaped the frontier between England and Scotland. From ancient hillforts to Roman roads and medieval battles, this wild borderland tells a story of power, identity, and endurance across millennia.

Peel Hospital near Galashiels served the Borders for decades in wartime huts. Discover its unique story and why the Borders General Hospital replaced it.

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.

In 1909, a 2,000-year-old Roman altar to the goddess Diana was uncovered at Trimontium Fort in the Scottish Borders. But could there be a more modern monument to this ancient deity still hiding in plain sight?

Join me on a journey to the summit of Yeavering Bell — the grandest hill fort in Northern England, towering near the Scottish Border. But how does this ancient Votadini stronghold compare to the likes of Eildon Hill or Traprain Law across the line?

Tucked away in the woods near Galashiels, the Fairy Glen is home to strange round “fairy stones” — volcanic relics wrapped in local legend. These formations are where geology meets folklore, with whispers of fairies and nods from Sir Walter Scott himself.

The Highlands bred a hardy, semi-nomadic people shaped by rugged terrain and cattle drives, while the Lowlands nurtured settled farms and burgh life. This geographic divide forged two cultures, echoing through Scotland’s clans, conflicts, and customs.

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.

One misty morning, a lone climber reaches the summit of the Eildon Hills and breaks through the fog into golden stillness. 🌄 Above the clouds, the Borders lie hidden—silent, ancient, and sublime.

A 2,000-year-old hill fort near Galashiels, long hidden beneath dense woodland, is revealed as trees are cleared for the first time in over a century. 🌲 This spring, Rink Fort steps back into the light—ready to share its ancient story.

With no major written history of the land it stands on, I set out to uncover how my hometown of Galashiels truly grew. 🏘️ From forest clearances and Reiver roots to woollen mills and Braw Lads pride, its story lives in landscapes and local memory.

Astonishing footage reveals the vast scale of the ancient settlement on Eildon Hill North — once a mighty Iron Age stronghold above Melrose. 🏔️ Thanks to LiDAR technology, hidden ramparts and structures emerge from the landscape, rewriting what we know about Scotland’s tribal past.

Spend a week diving into the world of the Romans in the Scottish Borders — from forts and roads to daily life on the frontier. 🏛️ These videos uncover how Roman presence shaped the land, its people, and its legacy.

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.

At the site of the 6th-century abbey of Old Melrose, a search uncovers unrecorded Yew trees, silent witnesses to centuries of spiritual and natural history. 🌿 These ancient guardians may predate written memory, rooted in the sacred soil of the Borders.

At the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, a remarkable hoard of Roman treasure from Trimontium glitters under glass — artefacts taken from the heart of the Scottish Borders. 🏺 As their story unfolds, so does the question: should they one day return home?

Long before Dracula, whispers of vampires haunted the Scottish Borders — including a chilling 12th-century tale linked to Melrose Abbey. 🦇 This investigation uncovers one of Britain’s earliest vampire legends, buried in medieval fear and folklore.

A lone standing stone in the Scottish Borders faces directly towards the Eildon Hills — a silent sentinel with a possible deeper purpose. 🪨 Could it be just one fragment of a vast forgotten temple, aligned with ancient beliefs and celestial forces?

Climbing the Eildon Hills before dawn, the rising sun casts golden light across the Borders — and with it, a sense of something ancient stirring. 🌄 In that still moment, the presence of the mountain spirit feels almost real.

Exploring the lost village of Westhouses near Galashiels, traces of a forgotten tower, an old inn, and the Ormiston family’s stronghold begin to surface. 🏰 Even more remarkably, evidence emerges of Westhouses Corn Mill — the first known mill in Galashiels.

On the evening of the 2019 Summer Solstice, a walker climbs Eildon Hill North to capture the sun’s golden descent over the Scottish Borders. 🌄 As light fades, the ancient landscape glows with the quiet magic of midsummer.

A 12-mile trek from Galashiels to Black Hill near Earlston offers a perfect blend of stunning scenery and rich history — from the quiet beauty of Elwyn Glen to views over the ancient Roman site of Trimontium. 🥾🏞️ A journey through landscapes shaped by centuries.

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. 🪨 Said to mark a moment in the bloody clash between the Scotts and Kerrs after the Battle of Melrose, this forgotten relic may still linger in the shadow of the Eil

An investigation into 15th-century landowner Robert Pringle of Wrangholm leads deep into the layered history of the Scottish Borders — where Border Reiver legacy meets something far older. 🪨 Among standing stones like the Cossars Stone and Brother Stones lies evidence of a vast prehistoric temple, hinting at sacred landscapes once revered by ancient peoples

In the heart of the Scottish Borders, a journey connects three powerful landmarks: the Brothers Standing Stones, the dramatic Smailholm Tower, and the enigmatic Cow Stone. 🪨🏰 Together, they weave a tale of ancient belief, clan history, and timeless landscapes.

In Galashiels, a search begins for traces of a long-lost drawbridge, once said to span the River Tweed near Lowood — a crossing tied to clan conflict, the Pringle family, and echoes of Flodden. 🌉 Could this forgotten bridge have played a hidden role in the town’s medieval past?

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.

On the windswept cliffs of St Abbs Head, a search begins for the lost site of St Æbbe’s monastery — a beacon of early Celtic Christianity once known as the “Iona of the East.” ⛪ Though the monastery has long vanished, the sacredness of the place still lingers in the wild beauty of the land and sea.

We welcomed the first sunrise of 2019 at the ancient site of Torwoodlee Broch in the Scottish Borders — a place where Iron Age stone meets spiritual stillness. 🌄 As the light broke over the hills, it felt like stepping between worlds.

Inspired by the Netflix film Outlaw King, we follow in the footsteps of the legendary Black Douglas — visiting the real sites behind the story, from Melrose Abbey to the turbulent walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed. ⚔️ Along the way, we uncover the daring tale of Sir James Douglas and his bold liberation of Berwick from English control.

The new Netflix movie Outlaw King brings the legendary Black Douglas — “Good Sir James” — to the screen, capturing his fierce loyalty to Robert the Bruce and his brutal rise during the Wars of Independence. ⚔️ A fearsome warrior and a true Border son, his legacy lives on in stone at Melrose Abbey and in the blood-soaked annals of Scottish history.

Scott’s View offers a breathtaking sweep of the Tweed Valley in its full autumn glory, while nearby Stichill Linn waterfall tumbles through golden woodland like a hidden gem. 🍂 A perfect pairing of poetic landscape and wild beauty in the heart of the Borders.

An atmospheric short trailer inviting a closer look at Scotland’s ancient yew trees and the stories that gather around them.

During the drought of 2018, the parched fields near Melrose revealed the dramatic outline of the Trimontium Roman Fort, captured on film in stunning clarity. 🏛️ As ancient roads and walls emerged from the earth, history quite literally surfaced before the lens.

From the remote hills of the Scottish Borders to the sacred splendour of Durham Cathedral, a journey unfolds tracing the life and legacy of St Cuthbert. ✝️ Hermit, healer, and saint — his path weaves through solitude, miracles, and a burial that shaped the spiritual heart of Northern England.

Hidden beneath the tranquil landscape near Old Melrose lies a forgotten WWII bunker — a relic of secrecy, strategy, and the shadow of global conflict. These photos capture the eerie stillness and historical weight of a site once vital to wartime defence.

In the quiet hills of Peeblesshire, a search begins for a little-known Roman fort — far from the grandeur of Hadrian’s Wall. 🏛️ The investigation reveals stark contrasts between the frontier forts of the Scottish Borders and the heavily fortified zones further south, shedding light on how the Romans viewed and managed Caledonia.

A search unfolds around Galashiels for the three elusive Stone Age brochs believed to have stood at the dawn of the first millennium. 🏺 These ancient drystone towers hint at a forgotten chapter of fortified life in the Scottish Borders.

A film collage of wildlife and scenery beside the Tweed near Melrose in spring 2017.

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?

In search of a hidden, mystical waterfall deep in the Scottish Borders, this journey also takes in some of the region’s better-known cascades — a blend of secret beauty and familiar power.

While walking along the River Tweed, an observer captures the timeless spectacle of salmon leaping upstream. A powerful reminder of nature’s seasonal rhythms in the heart of the Scottish Borders.

The Allure of the Borders Hills: Exploring Scotland’s Enchanting Landscape More reasons to discover what’s right on our doorstep in the stunning Scottish Borders.

Pringle tour from Discover Scottish Borders

The Roman Army had grand ambitions for Caledonia — but among them may have been the chilling goal of wiping out native Scottish tribes. At Trimontium Fort in the Scottish Borders, we investigate this darker side of Roman conquest.

We sacrificed our New Year to camp out in the remote Scottish Borders — all to uncover clues about the legendary Tarbh Uisge, the Water Bull of folklore. What we found could change everything we thought we knew about this ancient tale.

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?

The Battle of Hornshole is more than just a local legend — it’s a bold tale of Borders youth defying English raiders in 1514. 🏹 But how much of it is true, and what has been embroidered over time?