A ghostly tale of Neidpath Castle
The dry weather is holding so we had another great walk today from the house. From Haylodge Park we continued west, heading away from Peebles. The footpath follows the banks of the River Tweed and after a mile or so you come to Neidpath Castle,...
Freedom! Scotland gears up to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath
The Declaration of Arbroath is widely considered to be the most important document in Scottish history. It is a letter, drafted in 1320 by Bernard, Abbot of Arbroath, signed by the noblemen of Scotland with their wax seals attached, and addressed to the Pope. It...