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 | Jun 8, 2025 | Videos
👀 A man stands in silence beneath the towering statue of William Wallace, gazing out over the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders. The air is still, but the land speaks — of battles, borders, and a bravery that still echoes through time. 🗿 This enormous statue of... 
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 Genscu | Apr 18, 2025 | Bloggings
Welcome to Moffat, a quaint town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, with a bubbly history – quite literally! This charming town was once famed far and wide for its mineral springs, which put it on the map as Scotland’s first spa resort. For centuries, travellers have...