Broadcaster Eric Robson walks the border line between Scotland and England, describing points of interest on his route, recounting episodes from the region's colourful history, describing some of his adventures, discoursing on the unique character of the landscape and the people and reminiscing about his life in broadcasting. In 2004, his walks in the Borders with Alistair Moffat were captured in the ITV series Walking the Line.
This compendium of history and anecdote will appeal to anyone with an interest in this little-known part of Britain.
Robson is a fine storyteller, who invests lonely heaths with the clash of arms of kings and commoners, and ruined castles with spectres of dangling corpses . . . a sharp eye and a deft turn of phrase for quirky scenes . . . - Daily Telegraph
Eric's easy writing style belies an academic ability and commitment to the history, geography and landscape through which he passes that is remarkably observant and well-researched. - Keswick Reminder
fine piece of storytelling - Manchester Evening News
Publication Details:
Binding: Paperback, 256 pages ISBN: 9780711227163 Format: 198mm x 129mm
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