History and Heritage Archives - Scotland Starts Here

Grounded in Time Exhibition by Artist Richard Goldsworthy

Richard Goldsworthy presents his latest body of work in Grounded in Time, a contemplative exhibition that explores the quiet power of natural materials and the…...

30th May, 2026 - 24th August, 2026

Time Travellers Fun Day

Explore Melrose’s mesmerising with Trimontium Museum in partnership with Melrose Abbey: a day of free fun-filled activities in the Abbey & Abbey House Gardens, just…...

13th June, 2026 - 13th June, 2026

Traquair Medieval Fayre

Experience the magic of Scotland’s only authentic Medieval Fayre, in the grounds of Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House. With a weekend of jousting, falconry, archery, and…...

23rd May, 2026 - 24th May, 2026

Coldstream Then and Now

Embark on a visual tour of Coldstream town centre, civic activities and more over the past 150 years – illustrating how greatly many have altered,…...

5th June, 2026 - 15th August, 2026

Peebles – 900 years in 90 minutes

Discover the story of Peebles from its ancient beginnings to the vibrant town we know today. Join local guide Stewart for a 90 minute summer…...

17th May, 2026 - 20th September, 2026

Forgotten Fleece Tales

Forgotten Fleece Tales is a celebration of the space where art, craft, story and ecology come together. The exhibition features a curated collection of works…...

13th April, 2026 - 5th June, 2026

Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival

Tangled Galashiels seeks to host and represent the wide world of fibres, in all its diversity: you will find yarns and wool, fleeces, spinning, dyeing…...

29th May, 2026 - 30th May, 2026

Victorian May Day Event at Bowhill

This May Bank Holiday, step into the charm and cheer of a Victorian May Fayre at Bowhill! Expect a delightful mix of traditional fun, curious…...

2nd May, 2026 - 5th May, 2026

Landscape Offerings – Art Exhibition

Landscape Offerings at the Trimontium Museum brings together the work of participatory artist and printmaker Georgie Fay and ceramicist Jenny Jubb. Inspired by archaeology, memory,…...

3rd April, 2026 - 12th July, 2026

The Exuberance Collection expressionist felt art by Marnie Collins

An exciting new collection of expressionist felt art by Marnie Collins, inspired by a love of colour, textiles and a vivid imagination. The Exuberance Collection…...

13th June, 2026 - 25th July, 2026

Path Of Desire Art Exhibition By artist Muriel Prince

Step into a world where walking becomes drawing, and the landscape is reimagined through movement, memory, and mark-making. ‘Path of Desire’ is a captivating new…...

6th June, 2026 - 22nd August, 2026

Spectacular Jousting

Visit Caerlaverock Castle for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your hero as the daring knights battle it out in…...

25th July, 2026 - 26th July, 2026

The Braw Lads Gathering

Galashiels Braw Lads Gathering is much loved Borders festival. Riders gather vat 8am, the Braw Lad receives the Flag and leads a cavalcade to the…...

27th June, 2026 - 27th June, 2026

Guid Nychburris

Dumfries celebrates the riding of the Marches, complete with Charter Ceremony, Crowning of the Queen of the South, Receptions, High Street activities, Parade and Beating…...

20th June, 2026 - 20th June, 2026

Melrose Festival

The Rideout at Melrose is on the Monday, leaving Greenyards at 6pm and returning to town by around 9.30 while the Queen is crowned on…...

14th June, 2026 - 20th June, 2026

Peebles Beltane Festival

The Beltane Festival in Peebles is a week-long celebration combining the riding of the boundaries with the Beltane Fair which dates back four hundred years…...

14th June, 2026 - 20th June, 2026

Selkirk Common Riding

Selkirk Common Riding commemorates how, after the disastrous Battle of Flodden in 1513, from the eighty men that left the town, only one – Fletcher…...

12th June, 2026 - 12th June, 2026

Rangers on Safari (Dryburgh Abbey)

Join the Rangers on Safari to discover the incredible wildlife that can be found around Dryburgh Abbey and along the River Tweed. Drop-in event, included…...

31st May, 2026 - 31st May, 2026

National Mills Weekend

Come to New Abbey Corn Mill and celebrate National Mills Weekend. Promote & Celebrate Milling heritage, to preserve and raise awarness of the UKs Milling…...

9th May, 2026 - 10th May, 2026

BioBlitz at Caerlaverock Castle

Week long recording exercise of the flora and fauna at Caerlaverock, spotter sheets for children and recording sheets for adults. Visitors should where possible bring…...

20th April, 2026 - 31st August, 2026

Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail at Sweetheart Abbey

This Easter join us at sites across the country for some baa-rilliant family friendly fun on our self-guided Easter Trails. The lambs are loose across…...