How a Horse Theft Led to a Legendary Border Battle

The Borders of Scotland were, for centuries, a land of relentless feuding, thievery, and bloodshed. The rugged geography of the region, coupled with its position on the ever-contentious line between England and Scotland, gave rise to fierce clans and families who lived by their wits, swords, and reputations. Among them, the Crichtons and the Johnstones …