Battle royal – the story of the Battle of Culloden

By Kenny Smith | October 26, 2018

In 1746, the last land battle fought on the mainland of the United Kingdom ended the Jacobite ‘Forty-Five’ rising. It also terminated both the military and the political cause of the exiled Stuarts and, as in all civil wars, was followed by merciless retribution from the victors. The political background was simple; the Stuarts wanted…

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Canines and company have a dog diary date

By Kenny Smith | July 10, 2018

If you love dogs and your canine companion enjoys a good day out then the Scottish Borders are the place to be this weekend. On Sunday, 15 July, Traquair House will host its third Dogs Day Out, from 11am-5pm, and has a host of activities for dogs and their owners throughout the day. One of…

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Winton Castle invites visitors to its family open day

By Reporter | March 28, 2017

Winton Castle, formerly Winton House, is opening its gardens and doors for its Family Open Day on Sunday 9th April (12-4.30 pm), when it will be raising funds for Marie Curie and Scotland’s Gardens charities. Visitors will see Winton’s famous wild daffodils, the 17th century walled garden and the sheltered terraces leading down to Sir David’s Loch.  The Open…

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