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Galashiels: Old Town, Mill Town, Your Town.

Join local guide and storyteller Stewart Wilson (Tweed Valley Blogger) for a one‑off, pay what you like preview of a new walking tour exploring the…...

date_range 15th August, 2026 - 15th August, 2026

Vivacity Wellness Festival

Vivacity Wellness Festival is Dumfries and Galloway's first large scale health and wellbeing festival, launching at The Crichton on Saturday 17th October 2026. A full…...

date_range 17th October, 2026 - 17th October, 2026

Dalbeattie Book Festival

Dalbeattie's first ever book festival celebrating writers from Dalbeattie and beyond. Genres include crime, natural History, science fiction, poetry and LGBT literature. Free family storytelling…...

date_range 10th August, 2026 - 15th August, 2026

Medieval Weekend

Join Sir James Douglas and his followers as they get ready to set out on crusade - carrying with them the heart of King Robert…...

date_range 15th August, 2026 - 16th August, 2026

The Salt & Soul Stroll

The Salt & Soul Stroll on a slow Sunday Sunday 16th August 11am, start Coldingham Bay Discover the wild beauty of the Berwickshire coast with…...

date_range 16th August, 2026 - 16th August, 2026

Scottish Borders Walking Festival

In September 2026 the community of Jedburgh will host the 31st Scottish Borders Walking Festival. This year’s festival will build upon the successes of previous…...

date_range 4th September, 2026 - 12th September, 2026

Vampire: Blood of the Borderlands

Vampire... Presented by Mostly Ghostly In the heart of the Borderlands, stories of the restless dead have long been part of local tradition. There are…...

date_range 17th October, 2026 - 17th October, 2026

Heroes of the Titanic

John Law Hume and Thomas Mullin: two Dumfries lads lost on the ill-fated White Star Liner - Titanic. We remember their sacrifice and will explore…...

date_range 24th August, 2026 - 24th August, 2026

Waking The Witch

The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries… At the height of the persecutions, at least 78…...

date_range 11th August, 2026 - 11th August, 2026

Theatre Royal Ghost Hunt

A Good Old-Fashioned Ghost Hunt… at the Theatre Royal, Dumfries Presented by Mostly Ghostly The Ghost Hunt is Afoot! An interactive, investigation-led evening inside Scotland’s…...

date_range 18th July, 2026 - 18th July, 2026

Jean Maxwell: The Galloway Sorceress

Within the evocative setting of Broughton House, award-winning storyteller and Mostly Ghostly founder Kathleen Cronie shares the remarkable story of Jean Maxwell — remembered in…...

date_range 28th June, 2026 - 28th June, 2026

Broughton House Ghost Hunt

A Good Old-Fashioned Ghost Hunt at Broughton House Presented by Mostly Ghostly, in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland The Ghost Hunt is Afoot!…...

date_range 20th June, 2026 - 21st June, 2026

The Crichton Crypt Tour

The tours will reveal some of the fascinating characters and events associated with The Crichton from its earliest beginnings, including an insight into the life…...

date_range 7th June, 2026 - 7th June, 2026

Print & Page – Group Exhibition

This exciting group exhibition brings together fresh, original work from Print & Page a dynamic collective of printmakers and book artists based in South-East Scotland.…...

date_range 29th August, 2026 - 30th November, 2026

The Old Gala Club Explore 150 years of Gala Rugby

Celebrate 150 years of passion, pride, and play in Gala Rugby: A Sporting Legacy. This exhibition brings to life the rich and vibrant history of…...

date_range 13th June, 2026 - 30th September, 2026

Robert Burns Midsummer Ball

NONSUCH HISTORY & DANCE As a celebration of 50 years since Nonsuch History & Dance became established as a charity, you are invited to join…...

date_range 21st June, 2026 - 21st June, 2026

Water Safety on the Bay – Family Fun Day!

Join us on Saturday 30th May, 12–4pm for a FREE family day out packed with fun, learning, and community spirit! Come along and meet the…...

date_range 29th May, 2026 - 30th May, 2026

JAPAN-SCOTLAND COMMUNITY CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026

This event is organised by Japan Exchange Teaching Alumni Association (JETAA) Scotland. It is a cross-cultural community festival celebrating Japan-Scotland connections. It will feature Japanese…...

date_range 18th July, 2026 - 19th July, 2026

Sauna at Abbotsford House

Come for a 60 minute community sauna at Abbotsford House and afterwards, cool down with a sprinkle from a watering can or simple fresh air…...

date_range 9th May, 2026 - 23rd May, 2026

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics – Halloween

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics is a relaxed, accessible and informative, monthly series of Literary/Local History Events and Talks incorporating collections-focused discussions as well as show and…...

date_range 31st October, 2026 - 31st October, 2026

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics – Philip Larkin

Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics is a relaxed, accessible and informative, monthly series of Literary/Local History Events and Talks incorporating collections-focused discussions as well as show and…...

date_range 9th August, 2026 - 9th August, 2026

Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail

📆 31st July to 3rd August 📍 100 venues throughout Kirkcudbright Now in its 24th year, the Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail is an award…...

date_range 31st July, 2026 - 3rd August, 2026

Kirkcudbright Scottish 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…...

date_range 23rd July, 2026 - 27th August, 2026

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