SCOTTISH BORDERS: 40 FAVOURITE WALKS (PB)

Although they contain no high mountains, the Scottish Borders have always attracted walkers keen to explore its moorlands, rolling hills, ancient woodland and rugged coast, as well as the romantic ruins of abbeys and castles, grand estates and rich literary heritage. Ancient tribes and Roman legions left their mark on this landscape, as did years of fierce warfare and raiding by the Border Reivers. These 40 walks will introduce you to some of the fascinating history which shaped this intriguing and beautiful area.