Here's an episode that comes from a listener request. The Kerrs were everything that we think of when we hear the term "Border Reivers". Here's a few things about them that I consider noteworthy.
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3 years ago
Hey, Thomas Kerr here, heard a lot of this history, in fact my Grandfather’s full name is Douglas Scott Kerr (he was a very conflicted man, and obviously my Great Grandfather was aware of this history. I am left handed as well, and would love to visit Jedburgh and Ferniehirst as well as Cessford (which I understand lies in ruin). Thanks for the podcast, and I will be following!