Sir walter scott – the monument, the manor, and the mutts

Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders Rory Stewart (Jonathan ...

IT was 150 years ago this autumn that the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club was formed in the Scottish Borders town of Selkirk, for fans of this quirky dog with its even quirkier name. It’s now the second o

I enjoyed reading the interesting article by Caitlin Ellis on the rivals for the throne in 1066 (October). In particular, it was fascinating to read about Edgar Ætheling’s claim, which was surely the

Combining good value, historic architecture, a rural lifestyle and strong connectivity to Edinburgh, the Borders are proving to be a popular destination both with domestic and international buyers

● A city beautiful, adamant and grey. So ...

Over the centuries, countless literary greats have been inspired by the Scottish capital. In winter, when the cobblestones are damp and the taverns are firelit, the city ushers visitors indoors to find warmth in whisky and a good book