--- product_id: 515365760 title: "Marches: A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland" price: "S$23" currency: SGD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/515365760-marches-a-borderland-journey-between-england-and-scotland store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # Marches: A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland **Price:** S$23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marches: A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland - **How much does it cost?** S$23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/515365760-marches-a-borderland-journey-between-england-and-scotland) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “An unforgettable tale.” — National Geographic In The Places in Between Rory Stewart walked some of the most dangerous borderlands in the world. Now he travels with his eighty-nine-year-old father—a comical, wily, courageous, and infuriating former British intelligence officer—along the border they call home. On Stewart’s four-hundred-mile walk across a magnificent natural landscape, he sleeps on mountain ridges and in housing projects, in hostels and farmhouses. With every fresh encounter—from an Afghanistan veteran based on Hadrian’s Wall to a shepherd who still counts his flock in sixth-century words—Stewart uncovers more about the forgotten peoples and languages of a vanished country, now crushed between England and Scotland. Stewart and his father are drawn into unsettling reflections on landscape, their parallel careers in the bygone British Empire and Iraq, and the past, present, and uncertain future of the United Kingdom. And as the end approaches, the elder Stewart’s stubborn charm transforms this chronicle of nations into a fierce, exuberant encounter between a father and a son. This is a profound reflection on family, landscape, and history by a powerful and original writer. “The miracle of The Marches is not so much the treks Stewart describes, pulling in all possible relevant history, as the monument that emerges to his beloved father.” — New York Times Book Review Review: A wise and thoughtful meditation on his past, the region’s past, and history’s patchwork influence on the present. - I loved this book and plan to re-read it. It is one of the most thoughtful books I have ever read, full of meditations and thought-provoking passages on the specific history of the border between England and Scotland, with many explorations of the Roman Empire’s mark on the land, which prompt memories of Britain’s own empire, which intertwine with a memoir of his father, who served that empire in Asia for decades. But the author goes beyond recitations of history to reflect on its patchwork influence. Why are some aspects of history still vitally important today and why are some entirely forgotten? Why are some people drawn to preserve a place’s history and culture, while others migrate from it? And so on. As well, he gives the reader a very good feel for the residents of the area and what challenges they face in daily life.All of this organized around a narrative that recounts his walks through the region, reminiscent of The Places In Between, which I also read and loved. This is a wise and thoughtful book that I savored and heartily recommend. Review: Five Stars - Brilliant book interesting historically and as a dedication to his love for his father ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews | ## Images ![Marches: A Borderland Journey Between England and Scotland - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WHptdUhxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wise and thoughtful meditation on his past, the region’s past, and history’s patchwork influence on the present. *by M***7 on 5 March 2018* I loved this book and plan to re-read it. It is one of the most thoughtful books I have ever read, full of meditations and thought-provoking passages on the specific history of the border between England and Scotland, with many explorations of the Roman Empire’s mark on the land, which prompt memories of Britain’s own empire, which intertwine with a memoir of his father, who served that empire in Asia for decades. But the author goes beyond recitations of history to reflect on its patchwork influence. Why are some aspects of history still vitally important today and why are some entirely forgotten? Why are some people drawn to preserve a place’s history and culture, while others migrate from it? And so on. As well, he gives the reader a very good feel for the residents of the area and what challenges they face in daily life.All of this organized around a narrative that recounts his walks through the region, reminiscent of The Places In Between, which I also read and loved. This is a wise and thoughtful book that I savored and heartily recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by G***W on 26 February 2018* Brilliant book interesting historically and as a dedication to his love for his father ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great book! *by C***S on 6 March 2024* My husband asked for it for Christmas and immediately started reading it as soon as he opened it. It is a captivating book that he could not put down. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/515365760-marches-a-borderland-journey-between-england-and-scotland](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/515365760-marches-a-borderland-journey-between-england-and-scotland) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*