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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

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

Nithraid River Race 2024

Nithraid River Festival recognises and explores Dumfries’ long relationship with the River Nith and its importance to the people and communities it connects both past,…...

24th August, 2024 - 24th August, 2024

River Tweed Trail – Storytelling Walk (Peebles)

After meeting your guide (Tweed Valley Blogger) at the steps of Peebles Old Parish Church, we will take a gentle walk upstream towards Hay Lodge…...

6th October, 2024 - 6th October, 2024

GATHERING OF THE CLANS

The signature event of Annan The History Town's Summer Festival is the ‘Gathering of the Clans’. This is the first time that such an event…...

24th August, 2024 - 24th August, 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

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

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

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

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

Summer Solstice Wellbeing Day

A full day Solstice Pass is available to book for just £10 per person on the Crawick Multiverse website. The Solstice Pass will provide unlimited…...

20th June, 2024 - 20th June, 2024

Kirkcudbright Autumn Plant Fair

A glorious display of garden plants from local nurseries. It is a great opportunity to get to know your local plantsmen and women while providing…...

15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 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 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

Unearthed: An Outdoor History and Heritage Tour of Drumlanrig Castle

Join Castle Guide and Volunteer Gardener, Jill, for a guided tour of the Castle Gardens. The tours will delve into the history of the Gardens,…...

4th June, 2024 - 28th August, 2024

FELTING WORKSHOP WITH ANN SMITH ART

Join renowned artist Ann Smith for a delightful half-day needle felting workshop! With years of experience in wool felting, Ann has showcased her art in…...

9th November, 2024 - 9th November, 2024

Lauder Common Riding

Lauder is proud to be one of the original Border Common Ridings, with references to the festival dating back to the 1600s. The Common Riding…...

2nd August, 2025 - 2nd August, 2025

Langholm Common Riding

Langholm Common Riding began in 1759 and the traditions carried out by Bauldy Beattie and the fathers of the Common Riding continue with as much…...

25th July, 2025 - 25th July, 2025

Neidpath Castle Tour

Join the Tweed Valley Blogger, Stewart Wilson for an enchanting journey through history as we explore the majestic Neidpath Castle, a stunning fortress steeped in…...

9th June, 2024 - 9th June, 2024

Whithorn’s Viking Weekend

A Viking-themed encampment by Galloway Longhada Viking re-enactors on the archaeological site at Whithorn, where digs have revealed clear evidence of Viking culture and artefacts…...

25th May, 2024 - 26th May, 2024

Afternoon Tea & Tour

Thirlestane Castle are delighted to offer our series of Afternoon Tea & Tour experiences again in 2024, which will be available to enjoy on set…...

29th September, 2024 - 29th September, 2024

Paxton House Antiques Fair

We are launching a new series of antiques fairs at Paxton House. Come along to browse and buy a range of antiques in our inimitable…...

14th June, 2024 - 16th June, 2024

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