Scottish Borders Archives – Spooky Scotland

The Eyemouth Fishing Disaster: Scotland’s Black Friday

The Eyemouth Fishing Disaster of 14 October 1881 remains the deadliest coastal catastrophe in...

John Balliol, stood in the summer sun at Montrose on 10 July 1296 while Edward I’s men tore...

Johnnie Armstrong had an invitation from the king to join a royal hunting party. Johnnie boasted...

Alchemy in Scotland Alchemy in Scotland represents a fascinating chapter in the nation’s...

Apr 1, 2026 | Bestiary

The Brown Man of the Muirs is a solitary and formidable guardian spirit found within the folklore...

Mar 15, 2026 | Bestiary

General Information: Fatlips is a name that emerged from the turbulent years following the 1745...