1 minute (ish) histories: Hermitage Castle This fortress that once guarded the bloodiest valley in Britain. It has been described as sod off in stone, some have stronger words for it. It's a foreboding castle that sends shivers down the spines of many. One of its owners William de Soules was the leader of a conspiracy to assassinate Robert the Bruce in 1320. De Soules was also accused of witchcraft, he died a year later in Dumbarton Castle. Although some say disgruntled locals boiled the wicked

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There’s a shrine in Jedburgh Abbey unlike anything else in the Scottish Borders—elaborate, awe-inspiring, and clearly designed for someone of major significance. Some say it belonged to St Boswell… but others think it was Saint Cuthbert himself. Could this have been his original resting place before being moved to Durham Cathedral? A forgotten pilgrimage site, a holy grave—hidden in plain sight. #JedburghAbbey #StCuthbert #ScottishBorders #HistoryMysteries #HiddenScotland #BordersHeritage | Disc