Highways and Byways in the Border Illustrated

A gentle yet richly detailed tour of the Anglo‑Scottish Border unfolds through the eyes of two brothers, whose shared love of the land’s history and folklore shapes every page. The narrative weaves together vivid descriptions of ancient abbeys, crumbling castles, and the winding rivers that have long inspired ballads and legends, inviting listeners to wander the hills, glens, and bridges as if they were strolling beside the authors themselves.

Complementing the prose are finely rendered sketches by a dedicated artist, captured during the unusually low waters of the 1911 drought. These illustrations bring the landscape to life, from the solemn stone arches of Kelso Abbey to the tranquil flow where the Tweed meets the Teviot. As the guide moves from one historic site to the next, it offers glimpses of the region’s cultural memory, hinting at the stories that still echo across the borderlands.