Enter the realm of the fae…
The Borders were historically an area of great significance, with Roxburgh Castle acting as the seat of King David and a point of contention between Scotland and England for hundreds of years. The iconic border towers mark the rough militarised zone that the Borders once functioned as.
As well as being steeped in history, the Borders also have a rich folkloric tradition. The Borders is famously the homeland of the Brownie, legends of which you can find below. Its plethora of castles and historic buildings has led to more than a few fanciful tales making the myths and legends of the Borders particularly exciting. For example, the Fairy Queen enslaving knights, or the famous Thomas the Rhymer, a seer gifted powers of foresight by the fae.