The former Scotland rugby captain can only communicate with Gillian Hogg through lawyers.
The events - many of which go back centuries - are coming under increased financial pressure.
Increases in insurance and public liability cover have left many of them facing a funding shortfall.
Students at a Scottish university have been asked to design a tartan to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence.
Passenger numbers are high but experts say there is no political will to fund other schemes.
The 33-year-old was interviewed after a complaint that he had breached a non-harassment order about contact with his ex-wife.
It is hoped the £450m project in the Borders will be completed by 2029 and create 1,200 jobs.
He was given the honour in 2024 before he admitted a charge of domestic abuse against his now estranged wife.
Restrictions at the site of its first Scottish holiday village will come into force in April.
