18 reasons why you should visit The Scottish Borders
Inspired by VisitScotland, this blog shares 18 reasons to visit the Scottish Borders, including iconic landmarks and local secrets.
Bright Signs for the Borders Visitor Economy
My take on the recent SSDA Conference and the positive future for the Visitor Economy in the Borders.
Melrose - Scotland’s Walking Town?
Is Melrose Scotland’s finest walking town? Here is my spirited case!
Spring in the Scottish Borders
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.
Twelve Ways the Library Makes Life Better
Twelve things you can do in Libraries that just make life better, continuing my celebration of Go All In - The National Year of Reading 2026.
Ten Books That Made Me
Kicking off a month of posts and podcasts to celebrate Go All In and the National Year of Reading 2026. These are the 10 books that made me.
6 Things to do this winter in The Tweed Valley
6 of the best things to do in winter 2026, here in the Tweed Valley.
Wild Writers Festival
A special podcast where I speak to the creative people behind the Wild Writers Festival in Peebles.
Border Abbeys Guided Tours
Introducing exciting new guided tours for 2026, available for booking on Eventbrite now.
My 12 Days of Christmas
A heartfelt collection of my daily reflections on Christmas, winter, wellbeing and values from the 12 Days of Christmas 2025/26
Happy Winter Solstice
Celebrating the Winter Solstice and the turning of the year on the Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast. New episodes every week throughout the winter…
A Ghost Story for Christmas…
A spooky podcast, perfect for this time of year. The tale of a Border Reiver who pushed his luck once too often, and came to a sticky end…
Innerleithen Co Work
Learn about the exiting new Co Working space in Innerleithen on this podcast.