Critical sociologist, field action researcher, and independent media creator focusing on the cultural and political landscapes of the borderlands.
Behind the poetry of the Yarrow valley lies a harsher history. We explore Dryhope Tower not just as a ruin, but as a blueprint of kinship power, survival economies, and the state's war on local autonomy.
A drone flight over the Monteath Mausoleum reveals the raw geometry of an elite imperial monument left empty to the elements.
Beyond the scenic cliffs, St. Abbs is a masterclass in community resilience. Discover how this village transformed tragedy into a "doing" culture.
Why do Scottish towers still stand while English ones vanish? A look at Fatlips Castle and the enduring shadow of the feudal system.
The "Ministry of Truth" is forcing stale legacy media into our feeds. It’s time to reclaim our digital commons. Hands off our YouTube. #RealContent
Standing on the crags of Smailholm, I reflect on the tower's brutal history—and how its legacy of power lingers in the landscape today.
Modern Zersetzung doesn't use secret police. It manipulates social architecture, turning communities into self-policing panopticons.
Elimination by attrition: how bad-faith actors weaponise public space, how institutions fail us, and how we fight to reclaim our rights.
There is a distinct shift that happens when you leave the digital rush behind and step into the Scottish Borders.
Craik Forest has erased an entire area of our land, turning the Borthwick valley into a landscape hostile to public access. Discover why.
Old stones, living roots, shared belonging. Explore how the history of the Borthwick Valley helps us connect and build a future together.
Aisle 33 is empty. At 52, I’m the youngest here. Roberton Kirk faces a sale, pulling an isolated Border valley 6 miles away to Hawick.