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

The Gododdin once ruled Edinburgh, Traprain Law and North Eildon Hill—until the fateful Battle of Catraeth in 600 AD. Learn how this ancient tribe shaped the Borders and why their story still matters. #Gododdin #Votadini #BordersHistory #ScottishCulture #AncientTribes #Catraeth | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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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 British history. #603AD #Bernicians #ScottishBorders #AedanMacGabrain #GaelicInvasion #DarkAges | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol

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

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