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The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast

Welcome to The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast, with your host Stewart Wilson AKA Tweed Valley Blogger. I"m a tour guide and blogger living and working in The Scottish Borders. This podcast aims to shine a light on this often overlooked region of Scotland, giving you a bite sized taste of what the area has to offer. We delve into the history of the borders, and I also bring it right up to date with recommendations on things to see and experience in the 21st century.

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00:29:26

Traquair, Trails and The Tour De France

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2026/01/18

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a special live recording from Traquair Film Club: a twenty minute version of my longer talk on the history of mountain biking in the Tweed Valley. In the talk I explore how a relatively quiet corner of the Scottish Borders became a global riding destination, shaped by the landscape, local pioneers and a strong community.I also touch on the exciting news that the Tour de France will be coming to the Borders in 2027 - a moment that feels like a natural continuation

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00:36:35

Wild Writers Festival Special

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2026/01/07

In this longer than usual special episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most exciting creative festivals in the South of Scotland: the Wild Writers Festival, happening across Peebles and the Eastgate Theatre from Thursday 29 January - Sunday 1 February.I’m joined by three of the brilliant people shaping this celebration of words, wild places and imagination:🎙️ Rich Rowe — Go Tweed ValleyRich shares how outdoor culture of the Tweed Valley has shaped the festival’s ethos and how a

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00:13:47

Border Abbeys Guided Tours

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Happy New Year!This episode marks the launch of my new Borders Abbeys Guided Tours - (very) small‑group, premium experiences taking in all four of the Borders’ extraordinary medieval abbeys in one full, story‑filled day. With only four seats per tour and tickets at £110 per person (including abbey entry), these days are designed to be intimate and rooted in the landscapes and stories I love. The first dates begin in February, and you can book now via the link below.Tweed Valley Blogger - EventbriteI

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00:06:29

End of Year Episode

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/12/28

A short reflection on 2025, as I enjoy the festive break at home. I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported my business and podcast in 2025. Lots to look forward to next year, including my 'Micro Group Tours' starting with the Border Abbeys, dates now available on the website - lots more to follow on this in the New Year with a special launch episode.Remember to follow along with my 12 Days of Christmas posts on Instagram - Tweed Valley Blogger on InstagramThank you for listening

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00:07:09

The Winter Solstice

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/12/21

A short, quiet episode to wish you a very happy Winter Solstice.Today, Sunday 21 December, the Northern Hemisphere reaches its furthest tilt from the sun. It's the deep midwinter moment when the year turns. From here, the light begins its slow return.This wee solstice reflection celebrates that shift and the first bright thread of the year ahead.I also share a little preview of my upcoming “12 Days of Christmas” series - a set of seasonal, reflective posts beginning on Christmas Day over on my

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00:11:16

The Forgotten Reiver - A Ghost Story

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2025/12/17

A change of pace for the podcast this week, with a suitably spooky ghostly tale for christmas time. This is a famous old story of a gruesome end for a notorious Border Reiver which I hope gives you a wee chill at this time of year when these sorts of nasty tales fit so well!A big shout out is due to Pixaby.com for amazing library of royalty free sound effects which I used to enhance the story.

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00:15:55

Tour Guide Versus Artificial Intellegence

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/12/14

In this weeks episode I ask an AI chatbot to produce a Borders tour itinerary. The results are interesting and exciting, but I state the case for why I believe the human touch will always win out...This podcast was originally shared as a blog on tweedvalleyblogger.com in 2025

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00:20:27

Valley Voices - Inner Co Work

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/12/07

This week I meet Cree and Emma Britee Steer, Innerleithen residents who are on the eve of opening an exciting new co-working space in the town. In the podcast we touch on the evolving role of the High Street, why co-working spaces are becoming popular and what their goals are for the business and community here in the Tweed Valley. Cree and Emma are great fun, and this comes across in our chat which was a real pleasure. I hope you enjoy hearing about their new venture and their hopes for it, as

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00:09:00

Happy St. Andrew's Day!

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/11/30

A bite sized episode celebrating St. Andrew's Day - our Patron Saint! I share what St. Andrew's Day means to me, offer some of the reasons he became our saint and share a story of a visit to Hexham Abbey where I ponder a 'sliding doors' moment in Scottish and English history. Have a wonderful day of celebrating everything good about Scotland. This weeks episode is based on a blog first published on tweedvalleyblogger.com in November 2024.

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00:20:36

Valley Voices - Gavin Kellett

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2025/11/26

This week I head to Selkirk to meet local mountaineer, health & safety professional and all round outdoor enthusiast Gavin Kellett. We cover a lot of ground in this 20 minute or so chat, including Gavin's introduction to the mountains, his thoughts on risk and his work to raise awareness of safety in the hills, particularly with winter and the possibility of avalanches on the way. We recorded on location at The Haining, the country estate in Selkirk which has been owned by the community for

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00:13:17

Fruid, Megget & Talla Reservoirs

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2025/11/23

I head high into the hills above the Tweed and Yarrow valleys to visit three reservoirs all built in the Scottish Borders to provide drinking water to the city of Edinburgh. I tell the story of how all three came to be built over a century, including some personal reflections and the sad tale of Irish navvies who died making the oldest of the three, Talla. Please find a link below to the short film 'A Different Valley' which shares the story of Megget's construction over a period of 6

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00:14:41

Valley Voices - Fraser Edwards

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/11/19

In the second special 'Valley Voices' episode I speak to Fraser Edwards. Fraser has been the Church of Scotland Minister for Innerleithen, Traquair & Walkerburn parish since February 2021. I caught up with him to discuss his first 5 years as minster in the Tweed valley and we also touched on how we met, his background, life in Edinburgh, reactions to Innerleithen's unique Games Week celebrations and his hopes for the church. It was a lovely chat on a VERY cold November morning

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00:09:41

Innerleithen Mill Lade Trail

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/11/16

A very special episode of the podcast, celebrating the official launch of the Innerleithen Mill Lade Trail yesterday, 15 November 2025. You'll hear about my involvement, my hopes for the trail and also from those involved in it's development, and some of the events and atmosphere of a wonderful opening event on a bright November Saturday in Innerleithen.Here is the link to the Innerleithen 'Dam' movie on YouTube, uploaded by Scottish Cashmere, with

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00:14:29

Valley Voices - Inner Wild Retreats

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/11/10

A bonus episode this week, the first in a series of midweek spotlights I am calling Valley Voices featuring the people who shape the Tweed Valley - makers, movers, doers and dreamers!This week I am at Stay Scotland Studio on the High Street of Innerleithen with Juliet Thompson and Ashley Marley. They are co-finders of Inner Wild Retreats, a brand new concept right here in Innerleithen, inviting women to slow down and invest in themselves this winter. Tune in to hear from these two fab people as we

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00:18:16

Windlestraw Law & Broad Law

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/11/09

A trip to two of my favourite hills surrounding the Tweed Valley. Windlestraw Law & Broad Law won't make any top 10 lists of mountains in Scotland, but join me to find out why they mean so much to me, and what it is that keeps drawing me back to the rounded Southern Uplands.This podcast is based on blogs first shared on tweedvalleyblogger.com in 2022 and 2023.

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00:14:01

Free Things to Do This Autumn in the Scottish Borders

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Looking for low-cost ways to enjoy the autumnal season? In this episode, Stewart shares a handpicked selection of free activities across the Scottish Borders - from woodland walks to heritage sites with no entry fee. Expect coastal wildlife, quiet corners and a few local secrets stitched in.Whether you're planning a visit or just want to explore your doorstep with fresh eyes, this episode is your autumnal guide to slow, meaningful travel.St. Ronan's Wells Audio GuideAutumnal Walks Blog

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00:10:24

Arthur Phillips & Glentress Forest

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2025/10/26

Join me this week at Glentress Forest, the countries busiest Mountain Bike trail centre, as I tell you a little about Arthur Phillips whose 1980's vision kicked off the MTB business here in The Borders. Arthur seems to be a name that's become a little bit forgotten so here is a chance to learn more about this man and his story. You can read more about him on my blog, link below, and if you are interested in more tales of the history of mountain biking in the Tweed Valley then do come along

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00:08:19

Neidpath Castle - The Night Tour!

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/10/19

I'm at Neidpath Castle, just outside Peebles this week to tell you about the upcoming Night Tour where you can view this 14th century border tower as the lairds of the past would have - by candlelight! Tickets available on Eventbrite, use the link below:Neidpath Castle - The Night Tour 30 OctoberThe episode also reflects on the role Neidpath has taken as I have shaped my tour guiding career, and the fruitful relationship between me and the castle. Check out the podcast, and remember to share

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00:11:17

The Innerleithen Alpine Club

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/10/12

This week I go back to the Victorian Era and the wonderful Innerleithen Alpine Club. We learn about the clubs polymath firs t President and local master builder Robert Mathison, as well as the excursions they undertook and the legacy left behind. I hope you enjoy this weeks episode and should you wish to learn more, you can find the Principal Excursions of the Alpine Club in the reference section of Innerleithen, Peebles, Selkirk and Hawick libraries, free for all to read.See you next week on the

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00:06:02

Going Weekly!

The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Two exciting pieces of news from The Tweed Valley Blogger Podcast. Firstly, I am moving the podcast away from a pretty haphazard release schedule to weekly instalments. Still bite sized, still sharing my stories from The Borders but now a regular release every Sunday night. Hear more in the episode.You will also hear about my Winter Walk, in Innerleithen on Sunday 28 December. Tickets have sold well already for this event and are limited so here is your chance to learn more about the walk, and why

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