The Wettest Camp
02/08/1912
“We are still having lots of rain; much more than you have had apparently. This is the wettest camp I have been at (and the muddiest) but enjoying myself nevertheless.” Scott “Northcote.” Posted 02/08/1912. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreTuck’s Stobs Castle
03/08/1912
“Hope you enjoyed your holiday, as I have, cannot complain about the weather, the country is lovely down here wish I could stay on.” Raphael Tuck & Sons. Posted 03/08/1912. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreIn the News: War Office to dispose of Stobs Camp!
08/07/1913Berwickshire News and General Advertiser – War Office to dispose of Stobs Camp 8 July 1913 Rumours in the local press that the War Office were going to dispose of Stobs Estate, Hawick.
Read moreCorrugated Iron Huts
04/08/1913
“Glad to say the weather has taken a turn for the better. This is where we are staying so it looks all right.” Posted on 08/04/1913. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreMen at Work
05/08/1913
“What do you think of this group, can you pick me out? Jack” D Handyside 512. Posted 05/08/1913. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreBad Road
08/08/1913
“This is where your godfather was quartered last year its near Hawick and we passed the place yesterday – it’s a bad road and pretty hilly.” Teri Series. Posted 08/08/1913. Ian Lowes Collection.
Read moreIn the News: Cameronians march around the Borders!
24/04/1914Hawick News – The Cameronians march round the Borders! 24 April 1914 ‘C’ Company of the 1st Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders, under command of Captain D.C.Mires, arrive at the Volunteer Hall in Selkirk on 20 April 1914, having come from Stobs in the early morning.
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