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The Wardens of the Marches
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The relationship between Scotland and England wasn't always as amicable as it is today. From the late 13th century to the 16th century, Scotland and England were constantly at war with each other. Thi...
Topics: Bell, Border Reivers, Dixon, Hume, Irvine, Johnstone, Kerr, Marches, Scott, Scottish Borders, Trotter, Turnbull
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Johnnie Armstrong and the Border Reivers
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Johnnie Armstrong of Gilnockie was once one of the most popular, powerful, and feared clan chiefs in the Scottish borders. However, after his execution in 1530 by order of James V, Clan Armstrong ha...
Topics: Armstrong, Border Reivers, Carlinrigg, Clan Armstrong, Gilnokie, Johnnie Armstrong, Langholm, Mosspaul, Myth, Scottish Borders