Comments for The Border Reivers

Comment on An introduction to the Border Reivers by Bonnie Hetherington

Bonnie Hetherington — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:48:07 +0000

I am interested in finding out how the Hetherington’s fitted in as well. I am not sure from what I have learned so far if they were reivers or not.

Comment on An introduction to the Border Reivers by John Hetherington

John Hetherington — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:31:04 +0000

Realy interested in finding if my family were reivers. They all came from the west ridings of Yorkshire in the 1700’s

Comment on An introduction to the Border Reivers by anne-marie curry

anne-marie curry — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:23:09 +0000

Can anyone confirm that Curry (McMhuirich) is a border reiver name?

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Comment on Hermitage Castle by g ward

g ward — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:51:37 +0000

this is a great place to visit and steeped in history well worth it. took some fab pics myself. forboding in winter months and in summer daylight . value for money . love the site too

Comment on An introduction to the Border Reivers by Neil McDowall

Neil McDowall — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:53:03 +0000

I am most interested in the lives of the borderers themselves, especially there clothing, there various vassalages, the smaller fighting families etc. I am at this moment attempting to research arms and and armour that would have been borne by the the borderers, perhaps specifically as a minor laird with moderate wealth- the type that would have been present at Flodden Field. Any info either from yourselves or recommended by yourselves would be very appreciated. Thank you very much.

Neil.

Comment on An introduction to the Border Reivers by Robin Carlile

Robin Carlile — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:46:10 +0000

I found this introduction most helpful. I hope to do some of my own research on the subject since visiting the borders in recent years has re-kindled my interst in my own family’s links to the region, in particular to Torthorwald castle near Dumfries which is sadly falling into an increasing state of ruination.

Comment on Book Reviews by Tom Moss

Tom Moss — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:28:46 +0000

I have written a book about the capture and rescue of Kinmont Willie Armstrong. It is in print and runs to some 290 pages and includes about 55 photos taken by myself of places associated with Kinmont’s capture and rescue. There are also copies of some wonderful paintings of the border reivers by a local artist.
The book is in hardback and can be viewed at http://www.rosecottagepublications.com
I wonder if you would review the book with a view to adding it to your web-site,
Regards,

Tom Moss.

Comment on The Laws of the Marches by Tom Moss

Tom Moss — Sat, 31 May 2008 08:25:32 +0000

Only just found this website. I have been very interested in the Border Reivers for many years now and am glad to know that there are others who are as keen to understand the Border Laws.
There are some ‘gems’ of knowledge here which I was unaware of. For instance, I have heard of ‘compurgation’ but have never found a direct reference to its use. Am I right in thinking that it had been used in religious trials since medieval times?
Neither was I aware that fines were imposed on the Wardens if he ‘dallied’ in bringing a miscreant to justice. Excellent!
Can I ask a question?
In the original meetings of the knights in 1248 and 1249 to determine the Border Line and lay down the origins of the Border Laws, what is your interpretation of the phrases ‘wanton disregard and prejudice’ and ‘Knowledge of marche’. I have my own ideas but have never been certain.
Be interested to know what you think.
If you don’t mind my asking, who are you and where are you?

Best regards,
Tom Moss.
P.S. Do you speak read Latin?