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Hidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders

Hidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders

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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. You'll hear about Reivers, raids, wars, and the families from our turbulent past, along with a little touch of folklore. New episodes are uploaded every week, all hosted by David. For detailed information about the places in these podcasts, go to https://thistleandtime.scotThistle and Time Mondiale
  • Mangerton Tower, Stronghold Of The Unvanquished
    Jan 22 2026

    This is the story of Mangerton Tower, ancestral seat of the Armstrongs. A place that, although now a broken ruin, once stood at the epicentre of some of the most dramatic and violent episodes in Border history.


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    13 min
  • Fast Castle, Fortress On The Edge Of The World
    Jan 15 2026

    Clinging to a sheer headland where the North Sea crashes against the cliffs, the scant ruins of Fast Castle are a place where history, legend, and geography collide.

    Once a stronghold of the Home family, Fast Castle is a dramatic reminder of the border’s turbulent past.


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    8 min
  • Elibank Castle: Law, Legend, and the Last Days of the Reivers
    Jan 8 2026

    Today it's a romantic ruin, but the story of Elibank Castle is fascinating. Built in the final decades of the Border Reivers era, and home to the powerful Murray family, this castle gives us murder, feud, and the story of Muckle-Mouthed Meg.

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    14 min
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