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Oct 8, 2019
Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh
Experience the Big Bang, volcanoes and earthquakes and the rainforest. And it's got a little iceberg.
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Mar 11, 2019
The Guardian of Scotland
For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297...
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Mar 5, 2019
Roman in the gloamin
The Romans never conquered Scotland. But that doesn't mean they were strangers to the land north of Hadrian's Wall, as a visit to the...
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Mar 2, 2019
Pssst! Can you keep a secret?
Our new video showcases the unsung Scottish Borders. For many tourists, Scotland is simply the Highlands and Edinburgh. But they're...
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Feb 20, 2018
Hermitage Castle | Newcastelton
Intimidating, brooding and forbidding: "Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason." What we like: This lonely...
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Feb 20, 2018
Smailholm Tower | Border Reivers
Dramatic 14th century peel tower near Kelso. What we like: The Pringle family weren't taking any chances when they built a tower house to...
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Feb 19, 2018
Tullie House Museum | Carlisle
The best place to learn about the notorious Border Reivers. What we like: There's a permanent gallery dedicated to the history of the...
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Feb 18, 2018
Bowhill House and Estate | Selkirk
Country house with lake and woodland walks. What we like: Outdoor activities, family days out, house tours full of history and art,...
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Feb 18, 2018
Hadrian's Wall | Birdoswold Roman Fort
The longest continuous section of the Roman wall. What we like: There's a good clue-solving quest around what remains of the fort and an...
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Feb 17, 2018
Abbotsford House |Melrose
The Home of Sir Walter Scott What we like: Well worth a couple of hours to learn more about one of Scotland's greatest writers and his...
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Jan 22, 2018
Scottish Borders Heritage | History
Excellent history resource for the Scottish Borders. What we like: It's a comprehensive guide to the history of the Borders, starting 500...
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