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The Neolithic Rock Art of Routin Linn – Echoes of Ancient Creativity

The Neolithic Rock Art of Routin Linn – Echoes of Ancient Creativity

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...
Highland and Lowland Clans in Medieval Scotland: A Cultural and Social Comparison

Highland and Lowland Clans in Medieval Scotland: A Cultural and Social Comparison

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...
Wrangholm: Where Reivers and Druids Collide in the Lost Village of the Scottish Borders

Wrangholm: Where Reivers and Druids Collide in the Lost Village of the Scottish Borders

by Mark Nicol | Apr 3, 2019 | Videos

While investigating 15th century landowner Robert Pringle of Wrangholm we could find no trace of the village, but the prehistoric monoliths and remains on the site made it even more interesting….. 📍 Wrangholm, near Smailholm Tower, Scottish Borders🎥 Watch the...
Standing Stones and Stone Circles in the Scottish Borders: Echoes of an Ancient Past

Standing Stones and Stone Circles in the Scottish Borders: Echoes of an Ancient Past

by Mark Nicol | Jan 30, 2019 | Videos

There are plenty standing stones, in various different formats in the Scottish Borders, you’ve just got to know where to look…. (This is 100% filmed and produced on an I phone. Even the drone footage is just the phone pictures.) 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube...

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