Borders Bletherings

Everyone knows the history of Scotland: the romance of the highlands with Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Northern Isles with their Pictish and Viking heritage, Dundee with Jute and Jam, Glasgow and its shipyards and Edinburgh and the New Town Enlightenment. But what of the Borders? A published historian and archivist, Mary, and her friend, Doug, explore the less well-trodden paths of Scottish history and folklore as they shine a light on some of the best kept secrets of times past and present in the Scottish Borders. Join them as they chat and natter about the chequered history of the Borders region and reveal that, despite the best efforts of Hollywood, not all of the dramatic, historical intrigue and derring-do took place in the Scottish Highlands.

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Episoder(96)

Midwinter Magic

As the light fades outside, gather round for some tales of Midwinter Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Des 202134min

Walter Scott

Walter Scott, lawyer, poet, novelist and the inventor of Scottish History? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Des 202134min

Mills

From sheep on the hills to looms in the Mills, how the Borders clothed the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Nov 202131min

Navvy Riots

1848 saw the coming of the railway in the Scottish Borders. This opened up the region and helped the mills to flourish. The railway company shareholders made fortunes while the Irish Navvies faced pre...

14 Nov 202128min

Halloween

All about Halloween and 'Samhain' in Scotland, with special guest Rhiannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Okt 202132min

Witches

Tales of witches and witchcraft in the Scottish Borders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Okt 202128min

Common Ridings

Doug and Mary discuss the Common Riding festivals of the Scottish Borders and their origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Okt 202127min