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Gothic, Ghostly & Gruesome Tales

Gothic, Ghostly & Gruesome Tales as part of the Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics programme of talks and events inspired by the Bicentennial celebration of ‘The Private…...

31st October, 2024 - 31st October, 2024

Halloween Fun for Monsters of All Ages!

This Halloween, little and big monsters alike can enjoy hands-on crafts and games, with a bit of boo-tiful learning thrown in! Join us for the…...

17th October, 2024 - 17th October, 2024

Haunted Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Craft Activities

Join us at Peebles Library, Museum & Gallery for unforgettable Halloween drop-in activities. Haunted Halloween Scavenger Hunt (Suitable for Ages 5+) Halloween Craft Activities (Suitable…...

14th October, 2024 - 2nd November, 2024

Great Big Living History Week Melrose Abbey

Our Living History characters are back all over Scotland! Especially for the October Holidays Historic Environment Scotland sites all over the country will be hosting…...

11th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Halloween Trail at Jedburgh Castle Jail

The old bell tolls as the witching hour descends on Jedburgh Castle Jail. Take a walk through haunted hallways and creepy cells while you complete…...

5th October, 2024 - 31st October, 2024

Hawick Art Club – Winter Exhibition

This year, the popular annual open exhibition returns with a fresh twist in this new seasonal slot. Hawick Art Club presents The Winter Exhibition, showcasing…...

8th November, 2024 - 30th November, 2024

Ghostly Tales with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets

Join us for a day of Ghostly Tales with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets Step into the eerie world of Gilnockie Tower, where the shadows of…...

19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Wreath Making at Gilnockie Tower

Experience Holiday Magic at Gilnockie Tower! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit this December with our enchanting Wreath Making workshop, set in the historic charm…...

6th December, 2024 - 6th December, 2024

Ann Smith – For the Love of Fibre & Felt. New work inspired by countryside and coast

Ann’s artwork is an explosion of colour in beautiful wool fibres. Using a selection of Merino, Blue Face Leicester, silks, wool nepps, wool curls, wool…...

2nd November, 2024 - 3rd February, 2025

Broughton House by Candlelight

Broughton House guides will present a candlelit tour of the home of Glasgow Boy and cornerstone of the Kirkcudbright art scene E.A Hornel. Guests can…...

31st October, 2024 - 31st October, 2024

Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen Rutt – Wild Goose Festival

The saltmarsh at Wigtown attracts thousands of wintering pink footed geese, barnacle geese, ducks and waders. In spring and summer a host of special plants…...

19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Watch wildlife at the Robert Burns Centre

Have a go at wildlife watching in Dumfries. One of the best places to watch wildlife in Dumfries is the Robert Burns Centre, situated on…...

18th October, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Migration Exhibition: Wildlife, Journeys, & Plastic – Wild Goose Festival

Routes taken by wildlife and plastic to and from the Solway shore often follow close parallels. This exhibition compares and contrasts the often remarkable journeys…...

18th October, 2024 - 27th October, 2024

Much Ado at the Multiverse

Bear Pursuit Theatre presents MUCH ADO AT THE MULTIVERSE, a brand new unique Theatre experience. Guided through the gorgeous setting of art installation Crawick Multiverse,…...

12th October, 2024 - 13th October, 2024

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

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