by Genscu | Jun 8, 2025 | Bloggings
Origins: A Regiment for King William (1689) The King’s Own Scottish Borderers were born in the fiery context of the Glorious Revolution. In March 1689, King James VII and II (recently deposed) landed in Ireland seeking to reclaim his thrones, splitting Scottish... 
by Mark Nicol | Feb 1, 2021 | Bloggings, Videos
Join us every day this week as we take a look at the Romans in the Scottish Borders Monday The drought conditions of 2018 have made some otherwise invisible sites come back to life. None more dramatic or jaw-dropping than this…. Tuesday The Borders has more... 
by Mark Nicol | Jan 23, 2020 | Videos
Travelling to Scotland this year and fancy a 1 or 2 day tour with us? It’s not all Border Reivers and Wars of Independence. Today Mark was exploring one of the sites on our “Stone Age Tour” …… Edins Hall Broch. Check out my tours website:... 
by Mark Nicol | Jan 22, 2020 | Videos
We are about to open up our new calendar and itineraries for day tours this year. Watch out for details coming soon on the website and social media channels!! Today I was at Fast Castle, as a brief sample of things you can expect! Check out my tours website:... 
by Mark Nicol | Dec 17, 2019 | Videos
🎅 Merry Christmas from Discover Scottish Borders 2019 🎅 Thanks for watching again this year! Did the people of the Borders celebrate Christmas before Christ?? Join me as I find out… As the snow settles on the hills and another year draws to a close, it’s time to...