McArthur (Sons o’ Arthur)

Legend, mystery, myth...King Arthur is all of these things and more. And according to Medieval writings he was even a real historical hero, although the exact details of his life have been lost in the fog of the centuries.
In fact, there are many theories about Arthur but one of the most fascinating is that he was actually Scottish. Some researchers believe that he was a brave 6th century military leader who defeated Saxon invaders in a series of battles across Scotland, securing freedom for his people.
Maybe this explains why the Scottish Borders has its own Arthurian legends, with both the legendary king and his court wizard, Merlin, showing up in local folk tales, place names and even prophecies. With this in mind, here are some rumoured Arthurian sites mentioned in my poem.