Origins Of The Merlin Legend Unearthed In The Scottish Borders
Last summer a team of volunteers led by GUARD Archaeology and the Arthur Trail Association excavated Tinnis Castle and F [...]
“RESURRECTION AFTER 1500 YEARS” Press Release 15/08/23
Clyde (Dumfries & Galloway) Community Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland have announced a £10,000 grant to th [...]
Schools Pack Now Available
We are pleased to present the Schools Pack which has just been produced by The Arthur Trail Association. (PDF file is la [...]
2022 Archaeological Investigation of a Hidden Heritage: Tinnis
9th to 21st August 2022. Excavation of Tinnis Castle Hillfort. 17th to 26th October 2022. Excavation of Thirlestane Barr [...]
MERLIN – FACT AND FAKE – International Conference
Behind the legend is a real historical figure who lived in the 6th century AD. How much of his story is true? And how [...]
Caerlaverock Castle Reconstruction Video
Here's a cracking wee digital reconstruction video of Caerlaverock Castle, which is a stone's throw from Wardlaw hill (n [...]
Tinnis Castle on The Merlin Trail
Tinnis Castle, Drumelzier, Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders The dreich day, with low mists hanging, only added to the atmo [...]
Tontine Hotel Peebles – a base for exploring Merlindale
Situated in Peebles, we're a gateway for you to explore everything the Scottish Borders has to offer. We provide warm h [...]
Dry Weather Reveals Archaeology
The recent prolonged dry spell of weather has revealed some 'brand new' archaeological sites - formations which would no [...]
Watch The Merlin Trail on ITV Border Life
A wee bit of magic of a different kind? The Merlin Trail was recently featured on ITV’s Border Life, a superb film cura [...]