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Hidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders

Hidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders

Auteur(s): Thistle and Time
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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 Monde
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  • Corsbie Tower, Relic Of The Reiving Age

    Corsbie Tower, Relic Of The Reiving Age
    Jan 29 2026

    Corsbie Tower is a lonely-looking 16th-century ruin in the Scottish Borders. Its broken walls are a window into the lawless nature of southern Scotland in the 1500s. This was the era of the Reivers, families of thieves whose loyalty was to kin rather than country.
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    16 min
  • Mangerton Tower, Stronghold Of The Unvanquished

    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

    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
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