Episode 64: ‘Like an Open Book’ – An Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders
Come with me on an archaeology tour to Scotland’s south to uncover layers of history, solve mysteries from the past and learn from true experts in the field.
‘Like an Open Book’ is a story about an archaeology tour to the Scottish Borders with HARP Archaeology. Your guides are professional archaeologists Michelle Gamble and Ian Hill, joined by a group of experts in Roman history, medieval battles, family research and more. We travel to Kelso and Melrose, uncover the secrets of Roxburgh and Hume Castle, walk in the footsteps of medieval mercenaries and dig for Roman treasures.
Along the way, Michelle and Ian teach us how to look at Scottish landscapes through an archaeologist’s lens. We learn about different archaeological methods and how other experts – from family history researchers to hobby metal detectorists – help to paint a more colourful picture of the past.
Book your spot on the Romans, Reivers and Rough Wooing Tour with HARP Archaeology!
Thanks to Michelle & Ian, but also all the other experts who share their knowledge with us – Samira Hill, Rob Longworth from Trimontium Museum and their volunteer detectorists, Geoff Parkhouse, all the volunteers at the Borders Family History Society – and of course the other participants on the tour, Kelly, Sarah and Kat, who graciously helped me shelter my microphone from the wind.
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like our other history episodes, like ‘Peat and Sands‘ about the Isle of Lewis or ‘6,000 Times Around the Sun‘ about Kilmartin Glen.
Sponsor
This episode is commissioned by HARP Archaeology, a social enterprise that aims to promote and enhance public understanding and awareness of archaeology and cultural heritage.
Links to resources
Book your spot on the Romans, Reivers and Rough Wooing Tour with HARP Archaeology
Learn more about the Romans in Melrose
Read up on the Battle of Ancrum Moor on Dere Street and Henry VIII’s Rough Wooing
How to get started with family history research
Disclaimer: All information provided in this podcast is based on personal travel experiences. Companies mentioned in the story or tips were active at the time of release. If you listen to episodes at a later point, note that this information may have changed in the meantime.
Credits
Written and hosted by Kathi Kamleitner.
Produced, edited and sound design by Fran Turauskis.
Transcript by Kathi Kamleitner and Michelle Payne.
Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight.
All original music composed by Bruce Wallace.
Field recordings and all photographs by Kathi Kamleitner.
Photos from the Archaeology Tour to the Scottish Borders
