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Hawick Reivers Festival 2025

Step back in time for a memorable weekend in the company of the Border Reivers! But who were the Reivers and what was their significance?…...

28th March, 2025 - 30th March, 2025

March Hare Easter Trail Abbotsford

Let off some steam and go mad as March hares this Easter as you explore Abbotsford's Witch Corner folklore trail! Find the March hares around…...

4th April, 2025 - 21st April, 2025

New Drumlanrig Easter Trail

This school holiday, hop down the rabbit hole and join us for a brand-new Easter adventure at Drumlanrig! The holidays wouldn’t be complete without our…...

29th March, 2025 - 19th April, 2025

Heritage in Every Stitch: Fabric of Our Future – New work by Hawick High School Fashion & Textile Technology pupils

This textile heritage project, part of the CARS initiative, celebrates the rich history of the Scottish Borders’ textile industry while fostering creativity and skill development…...

5th April, 2025 - 3rd November, 2025

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Dabton House

Step into the refined comfort of Dabton House and indulge in a beautifully curated Afternoon Tea experience. Settle into the elegant surroundings of the house,…...

29th March, 2025 - 29th March, 2025

Mother’s Day Jewellery Workshop

Come and celebrate Mother’s Day with us! Join us for an informal get together to learn some of the basics of jewellery making, Roman style!…...

29th March, 2025 - 29th March, 2025

Scottish Night at gg’s Yard

Live performances, storytelling, poetry, two course dinner and ceilidh Join us for an unforgettable Scottish Night hosted by the brilliant Alistair Heather, renowned for his…...

28th March, 2025 - 28th March, 2025

Open Afternoon at gg’s yard

If you’re recently engaged and planning your dream wedding, join us on the 23rd March 2025 at our open viewing afternoon. No need to book…...

23rd March, 2025 - 23rd March, 2025

Border Union Show

The Border Union Show is the highlight of the event and agricultural calendar for the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. The Annual Show is held on…...

25th July, 2025 - 26th July, 2025

Border Union Golden Anniversary Championship Dog Show

The Border Union Championship Dog Show, Kelso is a Kennel Club Crufts qualifier. The first Border Union Dog Show was held in 1975 and we…...

14th June, 2025 - 15th June, 2025

Portpatrick Lifeboat Week

Join in the fun and activities and support the Lifeboat and her crew based in Portpatrick....

27th July, 2025 - 2nd August, 2025

LANDMARKS: BORDER VOICES paintings and poems by Alexander Moffat, Ruth Nicol & Alan Riach

Portraits by Alexander Moffat, landscapes by Ruth Nicol and poems by Alan Riach, centred on the Scottish Borders and the work of Hugh MacDiarmid, the…...

1st March, 2025 - 23rd June, 2025

Wild Winter Programme of Events 2025

From Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) comes an array of exciting events designed to help you get closer to nature. Go wildlife tracking along…...

19th February, 2025 - 28th March, 2025

Much Ado About Nothing – Presented by the HandleBards

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe…...

31st August, 2025 - 31st August, 2025

Beluga Lagoon Live at Floors Castle

Join Beluga Lagoon for their biggest headline show so far which will take to the stage at the magnificent Floors Castle in Kelso on Friday…...

22nd August, 2025 - 22nd August, 2025

SKERRYVORE XX

We are absolutely thrilled to host Skerryvore XX here at Floors Castle on Saturday 31st May 2025 where they will celebrate two decades at the…...

31st May, 2025 - 31st May, 2025

Comic Con Takeover

Get ready, fans and enthusiasts. The beloved Comic Con Takeover is making its grand return! Mark your calendars for 21st – 23rd February from 10am…...

21st February, 2025 - 23rd February, 2025

Snowdrop Splendour

The Grounds at Floors Castle are opening especially for you to view this delicate spring flower. Take a stroll through the trees and along the…...

14th February, 2025 - 16th February, 2025

Christmas at Demijohn

Christmas at Demijohn is our festive food & drink event with mulled drinks, mince pies and Christmas Carols. It is of course also a great…...

6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Glenlair Feastival 2025

Galloway’s newest Summer music festival combines live music with the best of local food & drink. Get ready to eat like a King and rock…...

16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

Demijohn’s Big Spring Weekend

Join us for a Weekend of fine art and delicious local food & drink as part of Spring Fling Open Studios Weekend. Demijohn’s Big Spring…...

24th May, 2025 - 26th May, 2025

Wednesday 19th February: Antiques valuation day

Antiques valuation day at the Eskdalemuir Hub with Paul Laidlaw of Laidlaw Auctions and 'Bargain Hunt' fame. Edinburgh born Paul Laidlaw has had a passion…...

19th February, 2025 - 19th February, 2025

A Taste of Burns: A Burns’ Supper for the Whole Family

Experience a fresh take on a classic! Join us for a daytime Burns Supper at Ellisland Farm, the very farm that Robert Burns built. Enjoy…...

1st February, 2025 - 1st February, 2025

Beauty, Creativity and Conflict – The King’s Own Scottish Borderers in the 19th Century

A new exhibition at Hawick Museum, exploring the events and conflicts experienced by the Regiment between 1794 and 1902, is told through the creativity and…...

1st March, 2025 - 30th November, 2025

Alan Richmond and Samantha Smith – Driven to Distraction. A father and daughter collaboration – shared inspiration, individual style.

Alan Richmond and Samantha Smith come together in a father and daughter exhibition. Their shared passion for old and weathered paintwork, rusty textures, random colours…...

1st March, 2025 - 26th May, 2025

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