This is royal politics at its most dangerous. In 1526, King James V was under the control of Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus — effectively a teenage monarch held as a bargaining chip. The party was in the Borders at Jedburgh, escorted by an armed force of Kerrs and Humes, then moved north towards Edinburgh.James wanted out. Quietly, he got a message to Walter Scott of Buccleuch to come and lift him. Buccleuch accepted — and suddenly the roads, crossings, and hills of the Borders weren’t scenery

The Scottish Borders Guide - Scotland Info Guide

Scotland’s hidden gem… Have you ever visited the Scottish Borders? Just a short train journey from Edinburgh there is so much here to explore. From castles and cobbles to ancient abbeys and the warmest of welcomes, Kelso is the perfect place to base yourself whilst adventuring around the Borders. Why not add Kelso to your bucket list and come and see for yourself. We have all the inspiration you need over on the Visit Kelso website and would love to welcome you to our quaint wee cobbled town. .