Peebles

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.

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

In the nineteenth century, William Thomson’s Tweed Vineyards at Clovenfords defied the Scottish climate. Beneath acres of glass, his grapes ripened for export across Britain, carried by rail from Galashiels to London.

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 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.

Peebles, a royal burgh in the heart of the Scottish Borders, hides centuries of stories in its lanes and landscapes. Explore medieval ruins, legendary sites, and timeless traditions.

Near the quiet village of Lyne, layers of history converge — from Roman roads to Celtic settlements, early Christian sites, and carved gravestones. One small area, four powerful time periods etched into the Borders landscape.

I set out to hunt down every movie location that used the Scottish Borders as its backdrop — from epic castles to quiet valleys captured on screen. The Borders may be hidden in real life, but on film, they shine.

Tracing the mystical Spine of Albion through Northern England and into the Scottish Borders reveals ancient alignments and forgotten energies. Near Peebles, the landscape whispers of a lost stone circle that may have once crowned this sacred line.

On the summit of Tor Hill near Peebles, strange alignments and ancient echoes hint at more than mere coincidence. This mysterious high point may hold forgotten connections woven into the sacred landscape of the Borders.

In 1629, Peebles was swept by radical religious fervour that spiralled into one of its darkest chapters. The witch trials that followed left a legacy of fear, injustice, and forgotten lives.

In the remote reaches of the Tweed Valley near Fruid Reservoir, a search begins for a forgotten Druid stone circle hidden among the hills. 🪨 Here, ancient myths and rugged landscapes converge in one of the Borders’ most mystical settings.

In the wild hills near Moffat, a search unfolds for the elusive Merlin’s Cave — linked to the legendary wizard’s baptism and conversion by Saint Mungo. 🌿 Blending myth, faith, and folklore, this journey into Merlindale uncovers echoes of a druidic past fading into Christian lore.

Follow the footsteps of William Wallace through the castles, churches, caves, and battlefields of Southern Scotland and the Borders. ⚔️ From Ettrick Forest to St Mary’s Loch, the landscape still echoes with the legacy of Scotland’s Guardian.

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.

Among the crumbling walls of Elibank Castle, a search begins for the elusive and unsettling False Widow spiders. 🕷️ Blending ancient ruins with modern fears, this creepy encounter brings a new kind of chill to the Scottish Borders.

Using a clever piece of tech that transforms plant impulses into sound, a journey begins to the ancient Yew trees of Traquair to hear their hidden song. 🌲🎶 In the stillness of the forest, centuries of life hum through the leaves in a symphony of science and wonder.

On a five-mile walk from Peebles, multiple ancient hill forts emerge from the landscape — silent sentinels of the Iron Age. 🛡️ These lost strongholds, once held by the Selgovae tribe, reveal a hidden tapestry of Borders history underfoot.

With over 400 hill forts scattered across the Scottish Borders, the landscape holds a forgotten story of ancient defence. 🛡️ One such site, Dreva Craig near Peebles, offers a dramatic glimpse into Iron Age fortification and frontier life.

Hidden in the hills near Peebles, a mysterious monolith emerges from the landscape — its origins unknown, its presence powerful. 🪨 The search then turns to the nearby heights, in pursuit of the ancient people who may have raised it.

A brief look at Horsburgh Castle near Peebles, where a sixteenth-century tower occupies ground associated with an earlier hillfort.

After spotting an old drawing of two standing stones online, the search begins to find their real-world location near Peebles. 🪨 Hidden in plain sight, these ancient sentinels whisper of forgotten rituals and sacred landscapes.

This summer, Bill Jeffrey is taking on the Southern Upland Way to raise funds for Galashiels’ Christmas lights — bringing festive cheer one step at a time! 🎄🚶‍♂️ Support the cause and follow his journey.

A playful Short in which Mark imagines attacking Hadrian’s Wall long after its military role has ended.

A short trailer for Mark’s search for Bremenium, a Roman fort beyond Hadrian’s Wall in the northern Borderlands.

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.

Mark met with Borders College students studying Scottish Borders History and led them to a scary and shadowy location — a place steeped in legend, whispers, and long-forgotten truths. 🕯️ Beneath the surface of the Borders, history can get very dark indeed…

A search through the moorlands and legends of the Scottish Borders uncovers compelling clues that Sir Walter Scott’s The Black Dwarf may have been inspired by a real man — a mysterious, reclusive figure who lived near Manor Valley. 📚 Fact and fiction intertwine in this literary investigation.

On a remote hillside near Peebles, a towering and mysterious cross catches the eye — and sparks an investigation into its origins, purpose, and the legends surrounding it. ✝️ Is it a forgotten memorial, a spiritual marker, or something stranger still?

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.

The Lowland Clearances quietly transformed the Scottish Borders in the 18th–19th centuries, displacing thousands as traditional villages gave way to industrial farms and estate improvements. Though less famous than their Highland counterpart, their impact was equally profound.

Delving into the shadowy depths of the Neidpath Railway Tunnel near Peebles, a search begins for a long-lost relative — and perhaps something more. The darkness holds more than just memories.