Join AOC Archaeology Group’s geophysical survey team for an intro to geophysical survey near Roxburgh Castle as part of Uncovering the Tweed, investigating the medieval settlement and structures. Meet for an introduction to resistivity survey technique, then take part in data collection from 10am to 2pm. Access: There is parking near site and participants should […]

FULLY BOOKED As part of the programme of events for Uncovering the Tweed, AOC Archaeology Group will be holding a skills training day at Wallace’s Tower, Roxburgh. The site visit will focus on using records of the site to better understand the historic tower. Volunteers will undertake recording which will include written records, detailed photography […]

Discover the joy of walking the Scottish Borders with Tamsin Grainger, exploring the beautiful landscape which we enjoy beside the Tweed. The article describes a scenic and accessible walk starting with a train journey from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, followed by a short, picturesque riverside walk to Melrose. The route is framed as a gentle “pilgrimage,” […]

It is a forest glade. A beam of light pours down into the canyon like a giant spotlight illuminating the children’s performance of swimming and spraying each other with water. Their giggling voices intensified by the echo bouncing from its 360 sides which are decorated in living, textured green wallpaper. I’m distracted as the children […]

A new baby, lockdown, a journey. The drive, from the borderlands of Northumberland to the Pentland hills. Beside me the obligatory hand gel and face masks, meagre defence against this rampant virus. Covid. The radio chatters, talking of the R number rising, scary statistics of deaths and rates of infections. The world will close down […]

It’s been 10 years since my favourite immersive Tweed experience. Every year I explore a new Scottish waterway with a fellow adventurer and for 2016 it was the year of the Tweed. Paddling from Innerleithen to Norham over three days was unforgettable. Full of wildlife, and stunning historic buildings and bridges, there was a steady […]