Mary Johnstone and Peggy Ferguson share their memories of Peebles in the 1920s and 30s which were recorded in the early 2000s and are reproduced here by kind permission of The Tweeddale Society from their 2005 publication ‘Peebles Remembered’. Whitie’s Books and Crafts in Peebles have copies. Mary, We swam in the Tweed. It was […]

Scottish Borders Council would like to invite local residents and stakeholders to learn about the proposed upgrades to paths in your area linking in with the River Tweed Trail project, which are due to be submitted for planning approval. This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams on the 7th July, 7pm. Scan the […]

Join the team from AOC Archaeology for an update on Uncovering the Tweed so far

Join St Ronan’s Wells Garden Volunteers and Connecting Threads for a celebratory Garden Birthday Bash – a family-friendly afternoon of music, crafts, singing, herbal tea-making, fairy house building, and much more. With a plant sale and home baking, there’s something for all ages to enjoy the glorious gardens. Connecting Threads is delighted to support the […]

Join Borders Forest Trust and Connecting Threads amongst the hills at Corehead for an intimate, acoustic performance by Jemima Thewes. Jemima Thewes is a singer and songwriter rooted in folk, shaped by a distinctive experimental edge. Known for her haunting interpretations of ancient ballads alongside original compositions, her work blends intimacy with a stark, elemental intensity. […]

‘Oh, the well’s there yet right enough,’   said the shepherd in answer to my inquiry.  ‘But it’s no’ just easy findin’ it.  Yon signpost on the main road’s verra deceivin’.  It’s doun in yon park.  I’ll tak’ ye to’t.’ Down we went, leaving the moor for the damp green meadow at the bottom, below Tweedshaws, […]