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, […]
Dark days in Hawick
Dark days in Hawick – On a fine day it’s a pleasure to sit and watch the river Teviot and Slitrig Water come together at Hawick to start the next stage of a journey seawards. Having drawn a zest for life from the high hills of the Borders they join forces a few yards upstream […]
Hawick’s sons of speed
Hawick’s sons of speed – Bikers from all over the UK make a beeline for Hawick’s Wilton Park museum, to pay homage to two of the town’s sporting superstars. A decision by Scottish Borders Council to bring together permanent exhibitions, paying tribute to top motorcyclists Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop, has proved to be inspired. […]
