Walkerburn

A planned mill village whose built form still records the textile economy of the Upper Tweed.

Place archive

Stories and films connected to Walkerburn.

Follow the history, people and places associated with Walkerburn through the Discover Scottish Borders archive.

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Military Heritage The Borderlands

The Scottish Borders during World War II

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

7 Jul 2025 The Borderlands

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Walkerburn and the surrounding area.

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Walkerburn

Stories and films connected to Walkerburn.

The Scottish Borders during World War II

Walkerburn and the surrounding area.

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