Retro

Who from the '80s has had a profound influence on musicians of recent years, including Justin Timberlake, Gerard Way and Karen O?

11 musicians from the 1980s that helped shaped the charts today

Could you have a retro PlayStation game that could be worth a small fortune hidding somewhere in your house. Photo: Getty Images/ CEX

7 rare PlayStation games that could fetch over £1,000

Only a true 00s kid would remember these gadgets. How many did you own?

11 gadgets you'll only remember if you're a 00s kid

Nine video games you may have played in the 1980s - including arcade classics.

Nine retro video games you may have played in the 80s

7 gadgets you may recognise if you grew up in the 1980s. Photo: Scott Gries/ImageDirect/ Getty Images

7 retro gadgets you may remember if you grew up in the 1980s

Gadgets you may remember from the 1990s. Photo: YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images

The 9 nostalgic gadgets you may remember if you grew up in the 1990s

Primark has turned 50 in the UK and these are the first stores it opened in Britain. Generic picture of a Primark store. Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

The first 10 Primark stores to open in Britain and where

A lot has changed since the last time Oasis played a gig together in 2009. Photo: Getty Images

9 things that didn’t exist last time Oasis played a show

Inventions you may not realise came from the minds of Scots. Photo: Getty Images

11 major inventions you may not realise were made by Scots

Cadbury My Era AI retro photo. Photo: Cadbury

Make your own Cadbury retro poster

Smailholm Church

Historic Kelso church set to become a four-bedroom home

Future of church to be "safeguarded".

Paul Kelly

Selkirk Silver band led the traditional tour of the town.

Mathew follows in his dad's footsteps as Selkirk Standard Bearer

Left to Right: Ailidh Copeland and Robert Girdwood (2023) Cornet Elect Reuben Sterricks, Cornets Lass Elect Rianna Sterricks, Becca Lumsden and Iain Mitchell (2022).

Siblings Reuben and Rianna are announced as Cornet Elect and Lass in Peebles Bel...

The 2024 Principals were announced to a large crowd on Friday evening.

And the Braw Lad and Lass are ...

​Jack with his Left and Right Hand supporters and Lady Bussers.

Jack's the Lad for Kelso!

Decline in Poultry and Pig Populations

Industry Bodies Worry About a Decline in Poultry and Pig Populations

Caitlin Grant and her horse Twix.

Caitlin to canter the Berwick bounds

Live-in butler’s flat at an 18th century country house is now surplus to require...

Peebles Old Railway Building.

Full steam ahead for restoration of last surviving Peebles building from the ‘ra...

Classic Cars

New electric conversion rules 'helping to keep classic cars on the road'

George Prentice BEM, ex Branch Standard Bearer, on Church Parade in Edinburgh

Information on mystery RAFA branch sought

Thirlestane Castle

Castle on the lookout for new guides and volunteers

CHI Street View

Councillors clash as controversial Peebles mill site is given the go-ahead for h...

Facebook 'Berwick Bridge 400’, has led to the sharing of many old paintings, objects and photographs of the bridge.

Berwick project seeks manager for historical celebrations

Paxton House

Historic house awarded a share of £421,857 windfall to celebrate anniversary

Julia Moffatt, exhibition organiser, helps set up the 2024 Mary Queen of Scots display. © The Borderlands Museum

Mary Queen of Scots chair returns to her homeland for the first time since 1568

How Cavers Castle will look following restoration. Image: SBC

Planning committee today agreed restoration of 15th century Hawick castle

A group of lady riders who had travelled from Colorado to attend the event with Coldstreamer Harry Shepherd. Photo: Alan Hughes.

Hundreds remember the fallen at Flodden

The annual rideout to Flodden took place as part of Coldstream’s Civic Week celebrations last Thursday, with Coldstreamer Harry Shepherd leading the way.

Kevin Janiak

Colonel James Royds delivering his oration on Branxton Hill. Photo: Susan Hughes.

'Reconciliation is tough'

The refurbished vintage railway bench.

Vandalism concerns over relocation of vintage Peebles railway bench

Cornet Christoper Tait leads the ride up the Kirk Wynd. All photos: Grant Kinghorn.

Christopher rides wave of emotion in his big day

Lauder Cornet Jake Mirley with his Lass Megan Wilson. Photo: Kenneth White.

Lauder's man Jake ready for town's big day

Logan Robertson ( Lachlan Mackintosh), James Shirreff (General Blakeney), John McEwen (Bonnie Prince Charlie), Carol Robson (Col Anne), Jamie Mein (Lachlan Mackintosh).

Duns Players' Edinburgh Festival debut

Kelso Laddie Andrew Thomson and his Right and Left Hand Men enter Floors Castle grounds.

‘This has been the best week of my life’ says a delighted Kelso Laddie

Kelso Laddie Andrew Thomson carrying the Whipman's Flag. Photo: John Dickson.

It’s all going on in Kelso

Standard Bearer Thomas Bell signs the Roll of Honour as chairman Scott Tomlinson looks on. Photo: Grant Kinghorn.

Thomas signs Roll of Honour at Selkirk's Cup Night

A rare dry moment for the Cleikum Ceremonies. All photos: M Banka Photography.

Rain fails to dampen St Ronan’s festivities

Keely Jo Virtue, left, and Sophie Crowe, dressed up for a festival event when they were a bit younger!

A crowning friendship at this year's Eyemouth Herring Queen festival

A proud day for this youngster.

A Festival Friday to remember for Jethart

Standard Bearer Thomas Bell and his attendants paid a visit to Kathleen at Riverside.

Oldest living Lady Busser Kathleen says thanks for the memories

Thousands make their way in to the market place for the casting.

If Carlsberg did Common Ridings

Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell says he can't wait for tomorrow.

Hail Smilin’ Morn' forecast for Souters

Hawick Cornet Euan Robson leads a rideout on the way to Roberton in the run-up to Friday's Common Riding. Photo: Grant Kinghorn.

Euan set to fly the flag

Melrosian Will Owen leads Monday evening's Junior Rideout. Photos: Douglas Hardie.

Young riders follow Melrosian Will

​Julie Renton Busses the Ex-Soldiers flag as her standard bearer David Butchart, Fiona Gilchrist and chairman of the association, Justin Gilchrist, look on. Photo: Grant Kinghorn.

Colours bussed in Selkirk

Preparations for Selkirk Common Riding continued apace this past week.

Kevin Janiak

Braw Lad Cory Paterson, Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell and Braw Lass Emma Spence at the traditional meeting point at Galafoot. Photos: Grant Kinghorn.

Rivalries forgotten, friendships made for life

Callant William Wardrop is carried out by Gregor Paxton and Euan Munro. Photo: Derek Jackson.

Jethart Callant William's on a high

Lauder's Cornet for 2023, Jake Mirley, with his lass Megan Wilson and right and left-hand men Elliot Balson and Chris Purves and their Lasses Connie White and Zoe Bruce. Photo: Kenny White.

Jake fulfils Lass pact

Melrosian 2023 Will Owen with right and left-hand-men Douglas Crawford and Robin Sharp. Photo: Douglas Hardie.

Will to lead the town he loves

Hawick Cornet for 2023, Euan Robson, with his lass Abigail Tofts. Photo: ILF Imaging.

Cornet Euan on a high

Selkirk Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell is chaired around the town. Photo: Grant Kinghorn.

Above par performance from Selkirk's man Thomas

Kelso Laddie Andrew Thomson with lady bussers Lily Currie and Skye Ayton (Edenside) and Mia Aldred and Paige Nairn (Broomlands).

Andrew is Kelso’s Laddie

Fatlips Castle on Minto Crags.

Boost for 12 Towers of Rule project

From left: David Butchart, Murray MacDougall and Kenneth Clark. Photos: Grant Kinghorn

Trio joins Selkirk's casting team

From left: John Turnbull, Abbie Hood, Cory Paterson, President Bruce Hastie, Emma Spence, Robbie Lowrie and Nicola Laing.

Hip hip, it’s Cory and Emma