Cultural Archives - Scotland Starts Here

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

Glenlair Feastival

Glenlair Feastival will take place on Sat 17th Aug at Glenlair Steading, the new home of Demijohn. Expect a glorious Summer day on the farm,…...

17th August, 2024 - 17th August, 2024

A Dog’s Day Out at Traquair

A day out for dogs and their owners. Bring your dog along for some fun activities, competitions, displays and demos as well as doggy treats…...

21st July, 2024 - 21st July, 2024

St Ronan’s Border Games

Instituted in 1827, The Games are the oldest organised sports meeting in Scotland and are part of a wider eight-day festival in the town of…...

13th July, 2024 - 20th July, 2024

Wigtown Book Festival

Wigtown Book Festival is a 10-day literary celebration, featuring author talks, music, theatre and family events. The festival welcomes authors from across the UK and…...

27th September, 2024 - 6th October, 2024

TEVIOTDALE STEEL BONNETS – WEAPONS WEEK

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of The Teviotdale Steel Bonnets on Sunday, 21st July 2024. It's Weapons Week. Prepare to step back…...

21st July, 2024 - 21st July, 2024

The Braid Society 30th Anniversary Exhibition

The Braid Society is an international organisation for professional braiders, teachers, collectors, researchers, students and everyone interested in the art and craft of making constructed…...

22nd June, 2024 - 13th July, 2024

Lyle & Scott 150 Exhibition

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Lyle and Scott, this exhibition tells the story of how the company has evolved from its humble beginnings to become…...

14th June, 2024 - 8th March, 2025

William Gillies: Modernism and Nation A Royal Scottish Academy Touring Exhibition

To mark the 125th anniversary of Sir William George Gillies RSA (1898-1973) birth and the 50th anniversary of his death, the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA)…...

6th July, 2024 - 20th October, 2024

Claire Beattie – As Far As I Can See Landscape paintings inspired by colour, light and distant horizons

Berwickshire-based artist Claire Beattie has produced an exhibition of beautiful, vibrantly-coloured paintings inspired by the colour, light and distant horizons of the Scottish Borders. The…...

1st June, 2024 - 25th August, 2024

Kelso Civic Week

The Kelso Laddie now leads an annual cavalcade of around 200 horses to Yetholm to qualify for his Blue Bonnet for having crossed the English…...

13th July, 2024 - 20th July, 2024

European Lunar Symposium- Open Mic

In celebration of the European Lunar Symposium’s arrival in Dumfries; join celebrated author and academic Lania Knight, poet, writer, actor and academic Wanda O’Connor for…...

15th June, 2024 - 15th June, 2024

European Lunar Symposium-Space and Nature in poetry

In celebration of the European Lunar Symposium’s arrival in Dumfries, join poet and academic Wanda O’Connor for a poetry writing workshop that considers the meeting…...

15th June, 2024 - 15th June, 2024

European Lunar Symposium- The Moon and the Earth in prose

In celebration of the European Lunar Symposium’s arrival in Dumfries, join celebrated author and academic Lania Knight (Remnant, There is Fire Here) for a practical…...

15th June, 2024 - 15th June, 2024

Classic Car Rally

One of the most popular events in the Kirkcudbright calendar, the Classic Car Rally is a spectacle to behold. The town centre is filled with…...

25th August, 2024 - 25th August, 2024

Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

The world comes to Kirkcudbright each August when the town puts on its most spectacular of shows. With a stunning explosion of creative performances, the…...

24th August, 2024 - 24th August, 2024

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade

Come along and enjoy a fantastic day of entertainment, children’s amusements and, of course, the Grand Parade! The Grand Parade makes its way through the…...

17th August, 2024 - 17th August, 2024

Kirkcudbright Scottish Nights

Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our…...

18th July, 2024 - 22nd August, 2024

Kirkcudbright Kirkyard Tours

Explore Kirkcudbright’s historic kirkyard with guides from Kirkcudbright History Society. In a beautiful setting above the town, and the site of the original kirk which…...

10th July, 2024 - 10th July, 2024

Kirkcudbright Pipe Band Night

Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, the night features a mixture of traditional Scottish Pipe music from our…...

9th July, 2024 - 9th July, 2024

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