Legends, History & Places

Some landscapes seem to remember. Ancient stones, ruined castles, battlefields and sacred places all carry stories — and sometimes it is difficult to know where history ends and legend begins.

Across Northern England and the Scottish Borders, the land itself is steeped in stories of kings, saints, warriors and ordinary people whose lives have left their mark on the landscape.

From ancient standing stones and forgotten villages to mighty fortresses and places touched by legend, these are stories rooted in the places where they happened — or where people believe they happened.

Explore the places where history and legend meet, and discover the stories hidden within the landscape.

So, which one will you dare to visit first?