Lets talk about poo in the woods…

With just two months until the Paris Olympics, I travel back 100 years to Eric Liddell’s stunning victory and declaration of faith. Learn more about this remarkable man, and his connections to The Borders.

A handful of great camping and glamping options across The Borders, just in time for summer.

Ten of my favourite Tower Houses, the fortified homes emblematic of the turbulent Borderlands.

Plan your summer trip to Melrose in The Scottish Borders, with six things to do to from Tweed Valley Blogger.

A list of 6 great things to do in my home town of Innerleithen. Get planning a summer getaway to the heart of The Tweed Valley.

Summer is on the way, and I make the case for your trip to The Borders stunning Berwickshire coast with 6 of the best things to do.

Raising a glass to our national tipple at the start of Whisky Month. Join me on the Borders Distillery Tour to learn more about the water of life.

Looking forward to the Border Common Ridings and Festivals, including insights into how best to experience these incredible spectacles.

Looking ahead to a one of a kind event. Tweed Valley Brass, celebrating the great outdoors with music, and art. I am thrilled to be involved, find out more…

The story of how I ended up on BBC Radio 4’s Ramblings, and took Clare Balding to The Reservoir. A lifelong highlight!

A visit to Smailholm Tower, home to a very unusual collection of dolls by Anne Carrick.

Celebrating 40 years of the Southern Upland Way, in the words of those who know it well…

Opening Night review of Inerleithen’’s ‘The Addams Family’!

‘The Addams Family - A Musical Comedy’ comes to Innerleithen later this month. Here is my preview and how you can get tickets…

Celebrating Rosslyn Chapel, and sharing other stunning Churches, Catherdrals, Abbeys and Priories - all within an hour or so of Edinburgh…

The South of Scotland’s first official canoe trail is here! The Tweed valley Canoe Trail covers 30 miles of the River Tweed, and is ready to welcome adventurers and explorers to the Tweed Valley!

Spring is on it’s way, and attractions and activities across The Borders are gearing up for a busy season. This post is your one stop guide, to make planning your visit a breeze.

Join me on this blog post honouring Frederick Douglass on his birthday. We'll take a visit to his memorial located in Hawick, and explore other notable memorials in the Borders town.

Follow in the footsteps on Scotland’s legendary Monarch, with this brand new tour…