Put your Reiver interests at the centre of the day
Research-led discussion
Explore border law, loyalty and survival with deeper historical context.
Surnames shape the theme
Known family details can give your private Hawick route a clearer focus.
Mobile collection arranged
Meet us at an agreed point rather than travelling to business premises.
Follow the border families behind the history
Hawick provides a useful meeting point for travellers interested in Border Reiver history and ancestry. We travel from Langholm to collect your private group at an agreed location, then combine transport with detailed historical interpretation. Your day can explore Reiver families, allegiances, conflict and the wider conditions of border life, with room for the surnames and questions that matter to you. As no unrelated guests join the vehicle, up to six family members or history enthusiasts can explore the subject together at a pace that suits them.
Bring known surnames and family clues with you
Tell us about any Reiver-connected surname, known ancestry or historical episode you want to examine before we plan the route. In Hawick, these details can give the day a strong thread and help us choose a manageable focus for your available time. We also need the pickup point, group size, mobility requirements and intended finish. A private day tour can then connect relevant places with the social and political setting behind them, rather than presenting family names without context.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Hawick tour focus on our family surname?
Yes. Share the surname, known ancestry and questions that interest you. We can use this information to discuss a suitable focus while placing the family connection within the broader history of the Border Reivers.
Where will our private group meet you?
We travel from Langholm and meet or collect you at an agreed location in Hawick. The service is mobile and pre-arranged, so we'll confirm the pickup point while planning your private tour.
Is the tour suitable for general history enthusiasts?
Yes. You don't need a known family link to explore Reiver history. We can explain the essential background and then adjust the depth around the events, families or aspects of border society that interest your group.