by Genscu | Apr 23, 2025 | Bloggings
I stand atop a windswept hill in the Scottish Borderlands, my eyes tracing the outline of an ancient stone tower silhouetted against a grey sky. The air is cool and carries whispers of an old, wild history. In that moment, I imagine hoofbeats on the moor and the... 
by Genscu | Mar 31, 2025 | Bloggings
Introduction: Nestled in the lush landscapes of the Scottish Borders are the remnants of five once-grand medieval abbeys. These abbeys – Jedburgh, Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and the lost Selkirk Abbey – formed a cornerstone of royal strategy in the 12th century. King...