I recommend the book ‘Witch Wood’ by John Buchan, who lived in Broughton. A great fictional novel in Scots and English set locally – the names and places are changed but it’s clearly this area.
The Buchan Way is a great walk. Peebles to Broughton via Stobo, the route is named after novelist and MP John Buchan, who lived in the Borders. Find out more here.
Find out more at the John Buchan Story in Peebles: www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk
These stories were shared with us during the 2026 Merlindale Nature Festival, held near Drumelzier on Saturday 1 August 2026. With thanks to everyone who added their stories to our giant River Tweed map.
Image: The track to Tweed Bridge at Stobo, on the John Buchan Way © Jim Barton (cc-by-sa/2.0) geograph.org.uk/p/6536645
