by Mark Nicol | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
There’s far more to the prehistoric life of the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland than hillforts and weapons. Two thousand years ago, long before written history, people here were already artists — carving abstract patterns, symbols, and spirals into living... 
by Mark Nicol | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Standing in the grounds of the Peebles Hydro Hotel, you can’t help but notice it — that distinctive cone-shaped hill rising beyond the rooftops, its craggy summit catching the changing light. Whether viewed from the High Street or the surrounding valleys, Newby Kipps... 
by Mark Nicol | Mar 23, 2019 | Videos
The ancient town of Roxburgh lies buried and forgotten. It is often thought that no relics survive from this once hugely important Royal Burgh ( with the exception of the scant remains of the castle walls). But 2 stones do survive above ground… 📍 Near Kelso,... 
by Mark Nicol | Jan 10, 2019 | Videos
St Aebbe was the daughter of the King of Bernicia, she founded the monastery at St Abbs (which is named after her) around 630AD. Recent investigations have implied that the site of the monastery may be very close to the current Coldingham Priory. But for me there is...