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Lord Dowding, Air Chief Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of RAF Fighter Command
Lord Dowding is probably Moffat’s most famous son as, during the Second World War, he led RAF Fighter Command in its defeat of the Luftwaffe, saving the UK from a Nazi invasion. Wartime prime minister Winston Churchill dubbed him the ‘architect of deliverance’. Dowding was born in Moffat at St Ninian’s Preparatory School. He was […]
FULLY BOOKED Towers of the Tweed: Whytbank Tower
FULLY BOOKED This event was re-scheduled after the previous date having to be cancelled unavoidably at short notice, with places going to those who had previously signed up. Please keep an eye on the events calendar, or join the Uncovering the Tweed mailing list, to find out about further opportunities for participation.
FULLY BOOKED Towers of the Tweed: Torwoodlee Tower & Fishers Tower
FULLY BOOKED This event was re-scheduled after the previous date having to be cancelled unavoidably at short notice, with places going to those who had previously signed up. Please keep an eye on the events calendar, or join the Uncovering the Tweed mailing list, to find out about further opportunities for participation.
FULLY BOOKED Geophysical Survey near Roxburgh Castle
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 Towers of the Tweed: Wallace’s Tower, Roxburgh
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 […]
Tweedbank Station to Melrose, walking the Scottish Borders
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,” […]