The Borders

A History of the Borders from Earliest Times

Alistair Moffat

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Birlinn Ltd
12 July 2024

Local history

In this acclaimed book, Alistair Moffat tells the story of a part of Scotland that has played a huge role in the nation's history and moved poets, painters and writers as well as ordinary visitors for hundreds of years.

The hunter-gatherers, who first penetrated the virgin interior, the Celtic warlords, the Romans, the Northumbrians and the Reivers, who dominated the Anglo-Scottish borderlands for over 300 years, have all had their part to play in the constantly evolving life of the area. It is the people of a place that make its history, and Alistair Moffat's book is a testament to those who have made the Borders their home and who have created the traditions, myths and romance that define it so strongly.

'Quirky, learned and utterly absorbing'

Alex Massie

'Beautifully written, a fine book'

Sunday Herald

By: Alistair Moffat
Imprint: Birlinn Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New Edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 535g
ISBN: 9781780278919
ISBN 10: 1780278918
Pages: 624
Publication Date: 12 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alistair Moffat was born and bred in the Scottish Borders. A former Director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Director of Programmes at Scottish Television and founder of the Borders Book Festival, he is also the author of a number of highly acclaimed books. From 2011 he was Rector of the University of St Andrews. He has written more than thirty books on Scottish history.

Reviews for The Borders: A History of the Borders from Earliest Times

'Beautifully written, a fine book' * Sunday Herald * 'Highly readable - a lively, clear style' * Northern History * 'Quirky, learned and utterly absorbing' -- Allan Massie 'Beautifully written, a fine book' * Sunday Herald * 'Highly readable - a lively, clear style' * Northern History * 'Quirky, learned and utterly absorbing' -- Allan Massie