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    • Bonchester Bridge >
      • Village Party and Scarecrow Festival
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    • Southdean
    • Beyond the Rule
  • Clans and History
  • getting here
  • Contact Me
  • Home
  • accommodation
    • bedrule old manse b&b
    • Bonnie Park Campsite and Caravans
    • Cross Keys Inn, Denholm
    • Horse and Hound, Bonchester Bridge
    • Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping
    • Rule Valley Escapes
    • Wauchope Cottages Log Cabins
    • Westcote Glamping
  • food
  • experiences
    • Events & Whats On
    • Cycling
    • visit fatlips castle
    • For Kids
    • Fresh Bread and Bread Making Classes
    • Walk with the Alpacas
    • Walks
  • lovely things to buy
    • Artwork by Laura Blackwood
    • Beastie Assemblage - Jewellery and Gifts
    • coasters and prints
    • Druidcraft - Leatherwork
    • gemporium arts
    • purple sage soap company
    • personalised and historical maps
    • rulewater souvenirs
  • Local businesses
    • Acupuncture
    • Rulewater Venison
    • Food Connects
    • getting married
  • Local Places
    • Bedrule
    • Bonchester Bridge >
      • Village Party and Scarecrow Festival
    • Spittal-on-Rule
    • Southdean
    • Beyond the Rule
  • Clans and History
  • getting here
  • Contact Me

clans and history

clans

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Turnbull

The Turnbull Clan's very foundations originate in Rulewater, where William O'Rule saved the life of Robert the Bruce and was granted lands and the title of Turnbull.

The Turnbull Monument is located near the Heritage Hub, the creation of artist Angela Hunter, this magnificent sculpture encapsulates the moment when William O'Rule turned the bull that threatened the life of Robert the Bruce.  

​It is now customary for visitors to be photographed next to the Bull as part of their visit to the town.


The village of Bedrule is an important place for Turnbull clan members, the church, site of the castle and the commemorative cairn are must-see sites on their family journey.
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Elliot

The Elliot Clan held territories in Rulewater as well as Borders wide and have some remarkable women leaving their legacy to inspire future generations.  

Baroness Katharine Elliot of Harwood was the first female speaker in the House of Lords as a member of the house. She had a kind and generous heart, and brought the community together at her home on the Harwood Estate.

Jean Elliot of Minto wrote the Flowers of the Forest in 1776.

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There is a Lady Elliot reef in Australia named after a ship The Lady Elliot which was wrecked there.



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reiver history

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rulewater and its people

An essential guide for anyone interested in learning more about the history of Rulewater.  And its People.
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the steel bonnets

George MacDonald Fraser (author of the Flashman series) explains the history of the notorious Border Clans in a great manner in this book, bringing stories and facts to life with his lively enjoyable writing style. More info:
The Steel Bonnets: Story of the Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers
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borders tales and trails

Authors Kenneth and Norman Turnbull of the Borders Turnbull clan, guide the reader through the exploration of the most important and exciting heritage sites in the Borders of Scotland.
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