Hawick – a rich tapestry of Border traditions – In its heyday Hawick hummed and thrummed to the rhythm of over 50 textile mills. The fortuitous meeting of Slitrig Water and the River Teviot helped power the water wheels that brought astonishing industrial growth to the town, know the world over for its high class […]
Hawick – a rich tapestry of Border traditions
Jedburgh Abbey – gateway to the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders was a magnet for monks in medieval times – truly men on a mission. In a region with ancient Christian traditions and lured by the promise of royal patronage they set up four mighty monastic institutions at Jedburgh, Melrose, Drybrough and Kelso. Jedburgh Abbey – gateway to the Scottish Borders – There […]
Mary Queen of Scots – a study in sadness
Mary Queen of Scots – a study in sadness – The utter despair of a life in captivity was summed up by Mary Queen of Scots thus – “Would that I had died in Jedburgh.” She was thinking back to a short but memorable visit to the Border town in October 1566, where as Queen, […]
Jedburgh – a Scottish Borders gem
Jedburgh – Scottish Borders gem – The historic royal burgh of Jedburgh, gateway to the Scottish Borders, is one of the most visited towns in the borders region – and with good reason. What Jedburgh lacks in size it more than makes up with an A-list of historic attractions. Jedburgh’s 12th century Abbey offers a […]
