On The Merlin Trail
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 Fort, [...]
“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 the Art [...]
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 large s [...]
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 Barrows. [...]
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 was t [...]
Caerlaverock Castle Reconstruction Video
Here's a cracking wee digital reconstruction video of Caerlaverock Castle, which is a stone's throw from Wardlaw hill (number [...]
Tinnis Castle on The Merlin Trail
Tinnis Castle, Drumelzier, Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders The dreich day, with low mists hanging, only added to the atmospher [...]
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 hospit [...]
Dry Weather Reveals Archaeology
The recent prolonged dry spell of weather has revealed some 'brand new' archaeological sites - formations which would normall [...]
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 curated a [...]
Carved Stones in Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is virtually 'littered' with ancient carved stones, and there are more to discover than the better-know [...]
Netherby Estate Treehouse (and competition!)
We were recently sent information from Netherby Estate, Near Longtown - very close to the Liddel's Strength location, so we t [...]
Merlin Trail in the BBC
Here is the BBC press release featuring the Merlin Trail; the 'Merlin trail aims to conjure up visitors': www.bbc.co.uk/news/ [...]
Merlin Trail featured in the Scotland Correspondent
Thank you to Paul and the team at Scotland Correspondent for this super nine page article on The Merlin Trail. "On the trail [...]
Wardlaw Hill – on the Merlin Trail
The Wardlaw Hill is layered with history - and well worth a visit just for the view too! See our aerial video below, or find [...]
ITV Launch Report
Thank you to Charlotte Briere Edney for this wonderful piece covering the launch of the Merlin Trail. [...]
On the Merlin Trail – A Trip Up Hartfell
After the fabulous Merlin Trail official launch in Moffat on the 20th March 2018, an intrepid band of Merlin Trailers trekked [...]
Making the Merlin Trail artifacts
Have a look at these photos by the supremely talented Scottish fashion designers, CentaurDesign when their Merlin Trail artif [...]
