Hot-Trod Tours

To provide guided tours & talks on the Scottish & English Borders - specializing in the Border reivers. . . Plus a writing & photograph service on the same.

I am a local Historian . . . Born & bred in the Borders. I have a Degree in Scottish History - and do Living History Re-enactment as a Border reiver . . . Ideal for all of your Border needs & curiosities

I offer bespoke personalized tours of the Borders - In 16th century clothes - and to a theme of your choosing. I can provide ideas for routes - with a widespread knowledge on the "Riding" families and their castles and battlefields.

Themes: - 1. Sir Walter Scott . . . . 2. Border Battles . . . . 3. Scott Country
4. Border Reivers . . . . . 5. Castles . . . 6. Jacobites & Covenanters

I can also give talks at schools and history societies . . . . And write freelance articles on historical subjects of your choosing. I hope soon to have my own book published.

Talk themes: - 1. Battle of Flodden . . . 2. Border Reivers . . .
3. Covenanters . . . . 4. Pilgrimages . . . . . 5. Jacobites . . . . 6. Bannockburn

I am also an accomplished photographer - message me on your wants - I have a vast library of castle / history / landscape / military images at hand.

As a hobby - I write, take photographs, film extra work, play guitar and go on long distance footpaths (including pilgrimages).

It is a pleasure to share my passion. . . Feel free to enquire and ask for a price quote. . . . Or even just to ask a question or for ideas.
Thank You - Derek