Wilson's Tales of the Borders

14/06/2026

We have recently set up an illustrators group to help provide new illustrations for our revival editions of the Tales which we will be publishing online. Here are some of the first illustrations from Major Weirs Coach and The Blacksmith of Plumtrees: A Tale of Traquair. Both coming soon. If you’re interested in joining the group to give some focus to your artistic skills, please contact us.

21/05/2026

Our revamped website went live today. Including loads more information about Wilson and tales and the digital version of Walking with Wilson.

The Wilson’s Tales Project was created to stimulate a revival of a wide community interest in “Wilson’s Tales of the Borders”. The Project raises awareness of these heritage Tales, their historic context and content and provides a platform for contemporary artists of all types to respond to ...

15/05/2026

A reminder our revival editions of Wilson’s Tales are available from local outlets. Including Berwick Visitor Centte, The Book Loft, Slightly Foxed, Cornhill Shop, Main st Trading, The reading Room and Heron & Willow. Or from our website.

07/05/2026

https://youtube.com/?si=oX-zRR4NxKUhSZAO
We have a new YouTube account. See some past presentations and adaptations of Wilson’s Tales.

The Wilson’s Tales Project has been created by Berwick upon Tweed based volunteers, to stimulate a revival of interest in the Tales of John Mackay Wilson (1804-1835). Constantly republished throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th century, by the time the 1934 centenary edition was reprin...

06/05/2026

John Nichol presented a tour de force of solo acting and local dialect in his presentation of The wars of Patie Crichton at Duns Playfest last night. A worthy recipient of our new drama award.

04/05/2026

This years Wilson’s tales drama award winner premieres tomorrow at Duns Playfest.

04/05/2026

Our annual new dramatisation of Wilson’s Tale award winner premieres this week at Duns Playfest

A new dramatic presentation of one of Wilsons Tales commissioned for DunsPlayfest. A new take on tale of the 'The Hen-Pecked Man', set in Birgham in 1803.

25/04/2026

https://youtu.be/6MacXZTV4Lk?si=oRXVJSzmo89qyG1v
Berwick , Tweedmouth and Wilson’s tales had a good report on Borders TV last week.

Catch up on Border Life

15/04/2026

Watch out for Wilson’s Tales feature with Border Life on Borders ITV this Friday.

03/04/2026

A closer look at the exhibition on illustrating Wilson’s Tales at Berwick library. Well worth a visit.