HeyJaredHidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders
Bringing you stories behind some of the castles, tower houses, and other historic ruins in the Scottish Borders. Each episode examines a specific site, its history, and how to visit.
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Hawick's Black Tower Of Drumlanrig (opens the original)
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Discover the fascinating history of Drumlanrig’s Tower in Hawick, one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Scottish Borders. From its medieval origins and connection with the Douglases of Drumlanrig, through the turbulent years of Border raids, the Rough Wooing, the Marian Civil War and a Covenanter uprising, this episode explores the stories behind Hawick’s historic Black Tower. We also look at the legendary Battle of Hornshole, the tower’s transformation from fortified residence to coachin
Hume Castle: War, Raiders And Political Intrigue (opens the original)
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High above the Merse near Kelso stands Hume Castle, one of the Scottish Borders' most recognisable landmarks. But the picturesque ruins conceal a turbulent history of medieval warfare, Border Reivers, royal intrigue and Anglo-Scottish conflict. In this episode of Hidden Histories of the Scottish Borders , we explore the history of Hume Castle and the powerful Hume family who made it their stronghold. From the Wars of Independence and the Battle of Flodden to the Rough Wooing, Mary, Queen of Scot
The Towers Of Darnick And The Battle Of Melrose (opens the original)
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Discover the turbulent history hidden behind the peaceful village of Darnick in the Scottish Borders. This episode explores Darnick Tower, Fisher’s Tower and the dramatic Battle of Melrose (Battle of Darnick/Battle of Skirmish Hill) in 1526, when Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch attempted to rescue the young James V, King of Scots, from the control of the Earl of Angus. We also uncover the story of the Heiton and Fisher families, the destruction of Darnick during the Rough Wooing, the Border Reiver
Old Thirlestane Tower, Forgotten Home Of The Maitlands (opens the original)
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Discover the forgotten history of Old Thirlestane Tower, near Lauder in the Scottish Borders. Once the home of the powerful Maitland family, this medieval Border stronghold stood on an important route between the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh. Explore its connections to the Border Reivers, the Rough Wooing, Mary, Queen of Scots, the Marian Civil War and the rise of the Maitlands to national political power. Find out how the ruined tower was eventually superseded by the magnificent Thirlestane C
The Fascinating Story Of Dryburgh Abbey (opens the original)
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Journey into the peaceful ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, one of the most beautiful medieval monasteries in the Scottish Borders. In this episode of Hidden Histories of the Scottish Borders, discover the remarkable story of the Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1150, its repeated destruction during the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Rough Wooing, its connections to Robert the Bruce, Sir Walter Scott and the legends that still haunt its ancient stones. From Norman nobles and medieval monks to En
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