History
The history of this southern part of Scotland is complex and significant. Iron-age hill forts can be seen in several places. A substantial part of Burnbrae is designated as an ancient monument, and the remains of a large Roman settlement are nearby at Newstead. Even nearer are the remains of Roxburgh castle, where (it is said) the first coins of the realm were minted.
Several places in the Scottish Borders have strong associations with Mary Queen of Scots. This border country of Scotland has inpired, and still inspires, many artists, craftsmen, poets and other writers, of which Sir Walter Scott who spent much of his life here is perhaps the best-known.
You will find information about other sites of cultural interest on the South of Scotland Cultural Heritage website at www.SoSHeritage.org.uk .
Perhaps your family had associations with the Scottish Borders in the past. Burnbrae is within easy reach of the wealth of records available in the region and in Edinburgh. If you need help researching your ancestors, contact Scottish Genealogy Research, a local enterprise. For guidance on resources available to you to add to your knowledge of your family history, visit the Ancestral Scotland site. and the Scotlands People site