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Jedburgh Magical Mystery Show

A Festival of Stories Fringe event > head out into Jedburgh and discover three mystery performers in three mystery locations for a night of unknown…...

13th September, 2024 - 13th September, 2024

Author Talk by Andrew McPherson- William Gillies: Modernism and Nation in British Art

Join author Andrew McPherson in situ at the William Gillies – Modernism and Nation RSA Touring Exhibition at Hawick Museum for an insightful talk about…...

12th October, 2024 - 12th October, 2024

“Wilding” Screening

Join us for a very special screening of the brilliant "Wilding" at Beirhope Alpaca Farm in the beautiful Cheviot Hills! Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling…...

15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 2024

Festival Of Stories

Heron & Willow presents Festival Of Stories, a day of free activity and fun in Jedburgh town centre from 12pm-4pm. Head over to Mary Queen…...

14th September, 2024 - 14th September, 2024

Inspired by William Gillies: Art Walk with exhibiting Borders artist Gary Anderson

Join artist Gary Anderson for an inspiring Art Walk! After soaking up inspiration from William Gillies RSA exhibition and Gary Andersons own exhibition, we’ll embark…...

14th September, 2024 - 14th September, 2024

Kirkcudbright Fringe

Kirkcudbright Fringe is a new arts and culture festival taking place on 5-8 September 2024 now in it’s second year – bringing together live music,…...

5th September, 2024 - 7th September, 2024

A talk by the artist Denise Zygadlo

Denise Zygadlo was invited to participate as a featured artist in the exhibition Threads which showcases the works from the Society of Scottish Artists on…...

21st September, 2024 - 21st September, 2024

Highlights tour of the exhibition Threads

Join Curator Gill Walton who is exploring the exhibition Threads featuring over 40 works by members of the society of Scottish Artists....

7th September, 2024 - 21st September, 2024

Highlights tour of the exhibition Threads

Join Curator Gill Walton who is exploring the exhibition Threads featuring over 40 works by members of the society of Scottish Artists....

7th September, 2024 - 7th September, 2024

Teviotdale Steel Bonnets – Medical Week

Embark on a fascinating exploration of medical practices during the Border Reiver era as we uncover the role of the “Barber” with the Teviotdale Steel…...

15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 2024

Creative Legacies

Creative Legacies ‘An exhibition celebrating the art of William Hanna Clarke (1882-1924) and his great niece Alison Kinnaird MBE, internationally renowned glass artist.’ Exhibition on…...

30th March, 2024 - 16th June, 2024

Dumfries Women’s Signwriting Squad: Monthly Meet Up

The Dumfries Women’s Signwriting Squad return to the Stove for their monthly meet up, an open space for all women with a love of letters,…...

13th February, 2024 - 13th February, 2024

Free author event: The Betrayal of Thomas True, Author A.J.West in Conversation

It is the year 1715 and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret...he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld…...

10th September, 2024 - 10th September, 2024

Free author event: The Trail of Blood, A.K. Nairn in Conversation

On the Border, killing is a way of life. It is 1516 and Scotland and England are on the brink of yet another war, so…...

5th September, 2024 - 5th September, 2024

Gary Anderson – Borderlines: Exploring the boundaries of the Scottish Borders and Midlothian

Originally from Edinburgh, Gary Anderson now lives in Stow in the Scottish Borders. This new exhibition features paintings and drawings, mainly in oils, gouache and…...

31st August, 2024 - 30th November, 2024

JET AA Japanese Summer Festival

A family friendly Japanese Summer Festival organised by JET AA Scotland and supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, Japan Society Scotland and…...

24th August, 2024 - 25th August, 2024

Coldstream – Sound Bath Journey

So what is a Sound Bath Journey? A Therapeutic Sound Bath Journey is a deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle…...

15th October, 2024 - 15th October, 2024

River Tweed Trail – Storytelling Walk (Peebles)

After meeting your guide (Tweed Valley Blogger) at the steps of Peebles Old Parish Church, we will take a gentle walk upstream towards Hay Lodge…...

6th October, 2024 - 6th October, 2024

Fine Dining Afternoon at The Usual Place with chefs from The Globe Inn

We are delighted to let you know about a very special event at The Usual Place and we hope you can join us to enjoy…...

11th August, 2024 - 11th August, 2024

Open air theatre – Illyria presents Romeo and Juliet

Two wealthy families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are at war. Their feud has been long and bitter. But when Romeo, Montague’s son, gatecrashes Capulet’s…...

27th July, 2024 - 27th July, 2024

Art Hike- painting en plein air with artist Chris Kent

As part of our William Gillies- Modernism & Nation touring RSA exhibition, we invite you to join artist Chris Kent on this guided hike from…...

31st July, 2024 - 31st July, 2024

Robert Burns Walking Tours

Robert Burns moved to Dumfriesshire in 1788 to take over Ellisland Farm before moving into Dumfries to work as an excise officer. Burns spent the…...

24th July, 2024 - 31st August, 2024

Teviotdale Steel Bonnets – Equipment Week

Uncover the fascinating world of Border Reivers as you immerse yourself in the remarkable collection of equipment curated by the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets. Our exhibition…...

18th August, 2024 - 18th August, 2024

Paula Rowan – The Wild Side. New paintings inspired by all things fluffy and fabulous!

A nurse and self-taught artist brought up in the beautiful village of Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders, Paula’s passion for drawing and anything creative started…...

3rd August, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Scottish Chamber Orchestra – Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

The SCO Summer Tour is coming to Galashiels! Few composers convey youthful energy like Schubert and Mendelssohn, and in this concert we hear some of…...

27th July, 2024 - 27th July, 2024

Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

The SCO Summer Tour is coming to Stranraer! Few composers convey youthful energy like Schubert and Mendelssohn, and in this concert we hear some of…...

26th July, 2024 - 26th July, 2024

Border Union Agricultural Show 2024

The Premier Scottish Borders Agricultural Show since 1813 marking the last Friday and Saturday in July! 100 Cattle, 800 sheep entries and over 200 trade…...

26th July, 2024 - 27th July, 2024

Bowhill Guided Walks

Walk in the footsteps of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and discover the magic hidden within Bowhill’s Victorian Designed Landscape, with our Guided Walks on…...

17th July, 2024 - 28th August, 2024

Peter Pan – Open Air Theatre

Immersion Theatre Production Company invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their most magical musical to date, Peter Pan, to Castle…...

16th July, 2024 - 16th July, 2024

Galloway Country Fair

Galloway Country Fair is back Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of August and promises to be a brilliant weekend for the whole family. Held at…...

10th August, 2024 - 11th August, 2024

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