Heritage: Publications

Heritage Guides to the Scottish Borders

Iron age hillforts, ruined monasteries and the fortified towers of Border reivers are as much a part of the Borders landscape as the rolling hills and the River Tweed itself.

This series of books describes these monuments and many more and explains their role in the development of this outstanding region. To help the visitor experience Borders history at first hand, each book is clearly illustrated with a glossary of terms and a gazetteer of accessible sites.

Ordering information

Heritage Guides are published by Scottish Borders Council and are available direct (p&p inclusive).

Postal orders: download the printable order form (in PDF format, size 6kb), to order copies of any of the publications (note: this form MUST be printed out and then filled in). Send your completed order form to: Economic Development and Environmental Planning, Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0SA.

Or order online from: http://www.scottishbordersbooks.co.uk

These publications are also available from good book shops, and Tourist Information Offices throughout the Borders.

Download this Document: Download Order Form here (5.37 KB)

Titles in the Heritage Series are (click on a title for further information): (1 to 5 of 5)

	Christian Heritage in the Borders Christian Heritage in the Borders by John Dent and Rory McDonald
	Early Settlers in the Borders Early Settlers in the Borders by John Dent and Rory McDonald
	Farm and Factory: Revolution in the Borders The landscape of the Scottish Borders evolved slowly over thousands of years, until the whole tempo suddenly altered in the 18th century.
	Heritage Sites in the Borders The hills of the Scottish Borders were built over hundreds of millions of years from ocean sediments, desert sands and volcanic lavas
	Warfare and Fortifications in the Borders Since Scotland emerged as a single kingdom 1,000 years ago, it has shared a border with its larger neighbour, England.