Leaving the village Inn and turning right, in just a few yards the visitor will come across the signpost at the top of this page, casually stuck at the side of the pavement!

Before becoming too confused and thinking you have had one too many, its only fair we  point out that Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed, will be found in the opposite directions to those indicated on the sign! To find out why the signpost seems incorrect - read on!

The history of our village can be traced back to the 6th May 1809 and a gentleman called Thomas Grant. It's interesting and possibly unique that we can be so precise.

In 1999, we celebrated the launch of the 'Grantshouse' book, written by Jim Crosbie. He was encouraged and helped with his research by the residents, who also provided many photographs which are included in the book and now form part of a much valued collection of memorabilia owned by the village.

With the permission of the author, extracts from the book are published in the history pages, pending a possible re-print of the in the near future!