Ancestry and Castles

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Scotland Starts Here

Visit South Scotland

9 episodes

9 months ago

We’re going to let you in one of the UK's best-kept secrets. Brimming with history, charm, and natural beauty, the South of Scotland is a fascinating and utterly irresistible visitor destination. We'll transport you back in time, to the days of the Border Reivers; Mary, Queen of Scots, and William Wallace. We'll show you how to find adventure in the great outdoors, whether on foot, horseback, or two wheels. It’s where culture starts too. Follow in the footsteps of famous designers who have been drawn to one of the world's greatest textile centres. Have we started to whet your appetite yet? If so you’ll discover why this incredible part of the country gets called "Scotland's breadbasket". It all starts right here.

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Ancestry and Castles

Scotland Starts Here

46 minutes 47 seconds

4 years ago

Ancestry and Castles

Clans, castle strongholds and ancient ancestral seats start here.

Become a Border Reiver at Caerlaverock Castle. Attack the Maxwell Clan in their triangular fortress and put their intricately carved defences to the test. Then call in on the world-class Clan Armstrong Centre, lovingly restored at the imposing Gilnockie Tower.

Spend time with Scouse storyteller Steve - whose life was transformed after his ancestral voyage to Sorbie Tower. And join him on his quest to return the site to former glory.

Finally - rejoice in song as Wullie Beattie performs the Ballad of Johnnie Armstrong.

You’ll be roaming the South of Scotland the second you tap play. Listen and find yourself at Scotland’s first lines of defence - and visit scotlandstartshere.com