Great Scott and his beloved Scottish Borders – Who could ever doubt the inspirational qualities of the Scottish Borders. It was beguiling Border landscapes and legends that first fired the imagination of the young Walter Scott, providing a formative starting point for the remarkable journey that was to follow. And it is impossible to overstate […]
Great Scott and his beloved Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders push for a national park
Scottish Borders push for a national park – A Borders National Park could provide an important post-Covid boost for the Scottish Borders region. The campaign to create seven national parks across Scotland – including one in the Borders – is expected to take on a new urgency now that a return to normality is in […]
Boots are made for walking in the Borders
Boots are made for walking in the Borders – Wide open spaces and sensational scenery make the Scottish Borders and Northumberland the perfect place for walkers all year round – whether it’s a gentle stroll or something more demanding. The region is home to six national walks including over a third of the 212-mile Southern […]
Coldstream – on the frontline of Scottish Borders history
Coldstream – on the frontline of Scottish Borders history – It is eminently fitting that the town of Coldstream brings the curtain down on the Borders’ famous annual ridings season. Tradition, community spirit and a collective celebration of Scottish Borders life are all integral to the Common Ridings, but one theme dominates all the others, […]
Saddle up for the ridings
Saddle up for the ridings – Since the beginning of the 16th century the Common Ridings have formed an integral part of Scottish Borders tradition. Common Riding is a celebration that involves townsfolk in a grand ‘ride-out’ on horse-back around the town and its historic boundaries. It dates back to a time when they needed […]
