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 Genscu | Jun 6, 2025 | Bloggings
Introduction: A Stroll Through Time 🙂🏞️ I arrive in Peebles on a sunny afternoon, the River Tweed sparkling as it loops around this charming town. It’s hard to imagine at first glance that this peaceful place was once a strategic stronghold. Yet as I wander up the... 
by Genscu | May 19, 2025 | Bloggings
Introduction: A Glen of Mystery and Magic On a misty evening in the Scottish Borders, the Fairy Glen near Galashiels whispers with ancient secrets. Beneath mossy oaks and along the banks of the Allan (or Elwand) Water, locals once found small round “fairy stones”... 
by Genscu | May 17, 2025 | Bloggings
Map of Scottish Highland clans (green areas) and Lowland families (blue labels), reflecting the regional divide. Highlands (north and west) remained Gaelic-speaking and clan-based, while Lowlands (south and east) were Scots-speaking with feudal families. Geography and...