The history of Duns, Berwickshire from the beginning including the churches, great houses, notable people. We also visit the villages of Greenlaw, Gavinton, Polwarth, Swinton, Simprim, Longformacus, Ellemford, Cranshaws, Abbey St.Bathans, Allanton, Allanbank,Broomdykes, Edrom, Fogo, Whitsome, Hilton, Chirnsidebridge and Chirnside, Bonkyl, Preston, Lintlaw

Greenlaw in Berwickshire since early times was the county town and headquarters of the local justiciary. The area has been populated continuously since the days of pre history and was on the receiving end of wave after wave of attack from Romans, Angles, Saxons and the Vikings. In more recent times, the town has settled down in to a quiet rural community, no longer a seat of politics or law but still the pride remains and its ancient history will never die. it is also the destination for many visitors to the local holiday park who marvel at the ancient church and the sublime architecture of the town hall. Many wonderful walks are to be had through the woodlands and on the side of the River Blackadder.

The story of the town of Jedburgh and the surrounding villages which were all part of the old presbytery of the local abbey. The abbey was destroyed in the late middle ages but the presbytery villages and town goes on and survives to the present day. Read of the constant attack from south of the Border, the great men, the churches, the flight and plight of Mary, Queen of Scots and the input of so many Scottish Kings over the centuries, let us discover Jedburgh

Christianity came early to the south-east of Scotland with the coming of St. Cuthbert and St Kentigern. In time great abbeys and priories were built bringing with them churches and chapels, throughout the hills. All the Christian foundations suffered by destruction or were subdued for centuries at the hands of invading English armies but always recovered, always rebuilt in the aftermath of the violence. Finally, at he coming of the Scottish Reformation in 1560, the abbeys closed but the parish churches continued in the new faith. Many have fallen in to ruin making way for new churches but so many of the ancient ruins remain. It is to them we turn our attention, learn of their roots and the men who preached to the local people, the local lords and their benevolence to the mother churches to which their own parish was affiliated. Let us find out more of those medieval times in the region of southern Scotland known as the Scottish Borders.

This is a travelogue through the history of the communities on the flow of the River Clyde from the hills of South Lanarkshire, through the historic town of Lanark, the great industrial heartlands of Hamilton, Motherwell, Cambuslang and Rutherglen. Discover the great city of Glasgow then visit Renfrew, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Old Kilpatrick, Paisley and Port Glasgow. Learn of the greatest shipping river in the world.

We travel the Scottish Borders to explore the greatest series of Horse Fesivals in the world. The festivals re-enact the ancient history and traditons of the region. We also look at the history of each town, the parish churches, the people and industry.

THIS BOOK CONTAINS B&W IMAGES AND IS PART FOUR OF SCOTLAND'S RIVERS AND COASTS. A journey along the Coast of Fife on the Firth of Forth, visiting all the towns, villages and harbours on the way. Learn of the industry, yesterday and today. Find out about all the churches since Christianity first reached the area. Learn of the men who made the world a better place and of the Scottish Royal Family's love affair with Fife.

a new revised edition with black and white illustrations. Journey through the beautiful Scottish Borders in the ocmpany of the River Tweed. Visit the towns and villages, learn who was born and lived there before venturing up the wonderful Berwickshire coast. Visit the old Scottish Burgh of Berwick, wave farewell to the river as she reaches her destiny - the North Sea and the wider world.

The book contains black and white images. Tour the beautiful Scottish Borders, see the wonderful countryside visit the towns and villages and step in side and admire the old churches or, as we Scots call them, kirks, You will be amazed at the beauty of those ancient structures and the peace within. Join me on my trip, we shall not be disappointed.