Scottish Borders History

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By 603 AD, Irish Gaels had overrun the Borders. Their raids sparked a brutal response from King Æthelfrith of the Bernicians. This little-known battle altered the course of

Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol. . By 603 AD, Irish Gaels had overrun the Borders. Their raids sparked a brutal response from King Æthelfrith of the Bernicians. This little-known battle altered the course of British history. #603AD #Bernicians #ScottishBorders #AedanMacGabrain #GaelicInvasion #DarkAges

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In the 1300s, Berwick-upon-Tweed wasn’t just Scottish—it was the largest city in Scotland and the busiest port in all of Britain. A quarter of British exports flowed through here. What happened to this mighty medieval powerhouse? #BerwickUponTweed #ScottishHistory #MedievalTrade #LostPorts #BordersHeritage #ForgottenTowns | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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Hadrian’s Wall wasn’t the end of civilisation—it marked a frontier of power struggles. The Boernicians won a key battle in the Borders, shaping Scottish history. Only one man wrote about it: Bede. #HadriansWall #ScottishBorders #Boernicians #Bede #DarkAges #PostRomanScotland | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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Come explore this corner of Scotland with us! 😍 The Scottish Borders is a region known for its picturesque rolling hills, rich history, and enchanting abbeys, stately homes and castles set amongst its breathtaking landscape 🏰✨ Featured locations: ⛪️ Jedburgh Abbey ⛰️ Leaderfoot Viaduct 🧇 @outthereartisan 🍦 @thescoopery 👑 Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre 🖋️ @abbotsfordscott - The Home of Sir Walter Scott 🏞️ Scott’s View 📚 @mainstreethare 🏰 @floorscastle | VisitScotland

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The Douglas family seat — once grand, now a ruin. How can something so important be left to decay? Is it financial neglect, or a case of forgotten history?#DouglasFamily #HistoricDecay #BordersHistory #CrumblingRuins #HistoricScotland #HistoryReels | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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Yester Castle’s Goblin Hall: legend says goblins from hell built it for Hugo de Gifford. Feared by children, written of by Walter Scott — but is it real?#GoblinHall #YesterCastle #ScottishLegends #HalloweenMyths #HugoDeGifford #HistoryReels | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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Black Douglas and Robert the Bruce fought together at Bannockburn. Linked with the Templars, their castles may have hidden treasures — perhaps even the Holy Grail.#BlackDouglas #RobertTheBruce #KnightsTemplar #HolyGrail #BordersHistory #HistoryReels | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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👀 Edinburgh gave the world castles, kilts… and the word “💩-faced” 🍻 Yep, it all started here (cheers to that 🥂). And if you want more quirky history epic adventures, the Edinburgh City Pass has you covered 🙌 🎟 one pass. endless stories. #edinburghcitypass #edinburgh #visitedinburgh #thingstodoinedinburgh #edinburghhistory #funfact #scottishhistory #explorescotland #myscottishpass

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