The beautiful and peaceful countryside of south east Scotland and north east England (Northumberland) has a unique and turbulent history all of its own.
For several centuries after The Romans left, tribal areas became kingdoms and kingdoms merged. In AD635, St Aidan came from Iona to Lindisfarne, on the Northumbrian coast.
By the twelfth century the border between Scotland and England was set along the watershed of The Cheviot Hills and the lower course of the River Tweed.
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A few of the great reiving families were useful to King James and were granted lands and estates for their help and co-operation.