Jedburgh’s Enigma code hero – On a wall in the British Legion Club in Jedburgh, neatly positioned between two Victoria Cross memorials, sits a third commemorative display, this one containing a George Cross. But for the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the events that led to that award, this local heroes corner might well have contained another […]
Jedburgh’s Enigma code hero
Selkirk’s a town in touch with historic traditions
Selkirk’s a town in touch with historic traditions – Scratch the surface of any town in the Scottish Borders and you will find a community of independent minded people who are fiercely proud of their traditions. In Selkirk, perched on a terrace of hills overlooking the Ettrick Water, where locals are know as ‘souters’ (shoemakers), […]
Hawick distillery has designs on excellence
Hawick distillery has designs on excellence – The Borders Distillery in Hawick is back in celebratory mode after landing a second major award. It has been listed alongside the best in the Scottish Borders in the Borders Building Design Awards for 2018. The distillery building’s eye catching restoration, led by architects Gray Macpherson of Edinburgh, […]
Hawick a perfect choice to revive whisky tradition
Hawick a perfect choice to revive whisky tradition – In a town built on solid and stirring traditions, the Hawick community jumped at the chance to stick a new feather in its Scottish Borders bonnet. Internationally renowned for the manufacture of high quality textiles, Hawick is now at the heart of restoring a Borders tradition […]
Heart of Hawick
Heart of Hawick – The oldest part of town is aptly home to the flagship Heart of Hawick development. It comprises the Heritage Hub, repository of ancient documents and records from the Borders, and a superb visitor centre that incorporates a bistro cafe, tourist information desk, a cinema and theatre. It is also a popular […]
