Summer Burns Celebration

An Evening with the Bard: The Ultimate Burns Experience Step back in time to where it all began. On Saturday, July 25th, 2026, we invite…...

date_range 25th July, 2026 - 25th July, 2026

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Rabbie, Tam and The Ghosts of The Globe Inn

Tucked down an atmospheric close just off Dumfries High Street lies The Globe Inn, the favourite haunt of Robert Burns, where an unforgettable family adventure…...

date_range 6th May, 2026 - 2nd September, 2026

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Roman & Iron Age Festival

The Romans Are Coming to the Borders! Roman & Iron Age Festival – 1 August 2026 at the Trimontium Roman Fort Site, Newstead Get ready…...

date_range 1st August, 2026 - 1st August, 2026

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Roman Rabbit Trail

Join the Trimontium Museum at Abbey House for some Easter weekend activities to kick off the spring season! Did you know Romans re-introduced rabbits to…...

date_range 4th April, 2026 - 4th April, 2026

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Border Abbeys Guided Tour

Step into the heart of Scotland’s Border Abbeys with award‑winning storyteller and driver guide Stewart Wilson (Tweed Valley Blogger). This intimate, small‑group tour (maximum 4…...

date_range 16th May, 2026 - 16th May, 2026

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Neidpath Castle Guided Tour

Come join us for an exclusive tour of Neidpath Castle! Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of this historic landmark up close and personal.…...

date_range 22nd March, 2026 - 23rd July, 2026

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Eden Wool Gathering

Eden Wool Gathering is a celebration of wool, fibre, and the people who love working with it. Set in the heart of rural Galloway, it…...

date_range 1st August, 2026 - 2nd August, 2026

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Twill to Tweed Lovat Mill: 200 Years of Tweed 1826-2026

Tweed; it is an iconic brand with a global reputation, rooted in the land that inspired it. Tweed may be one of Scotland's great gifts…...

date_range 11th April, 2026 - 11th January, 2027

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Making Connections – Seven Sisters Handweavers, woven stories and intertwined lives

Seven Sisters Handweavers is a network of handweavers, all graduates of the Diploma in Handweaving at the Handweavers Studio and Gallery, London. The group formed…...

date_range 4th April, 2026 - 13th July, 2026

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King Arthur and the Holy Fail – Presented by The Three Inch Fools

The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting,…...

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

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Before the Gates Open: June Walled Garden Tour

Before the Gates Open: Walled Garden Tour Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden before it opens to the public and enjoy a truly exclusive…...

date_range 24th June, 2026 - 24th June, 2026

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Before the Gates Open: May Walled Garden Tour

Step inside Floors Castle’s historic Walled Garden before it opens to the public and enjoy a truly exclusive guided experience. In a small group of…...

date_range 20th May, 2026 - 20th May, 2026

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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 15th April, 2026 - 15th April, 2026

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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 13th April, 2026 - 13th April, 2026

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Romans, Reivers and the Rough Wooing: An Archaeology Tour in the Scottish Borders

Join us for a unique experience and learn how to read the landscape like an archaeologist. The Scottish Borders, packed with prehistoric hillforts and Roman…...

date_range 21st March, 2026 - 23rd November, 2026

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Exhibition: Made by Mary Beck – Dressmaking through the Decades

Discover the story of fashion, skill and creativity through the work of one remarkable dressmaker. 'Made by Mary Beck - Dressmaking through the Decades' showcases…...

date_range 1st March, 2026 - 30th November, 2026

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The Steel Bonnets Return – With a Howl on the Wind

The legendary Teviotdale Steel Bonnets ride again into our valley - fiercer, louder, and more thrilling than ever before. This September, the group are not…...

date_range 19th September, 2026 - 19th September, 2026

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Teviotdale Steel Bonnets – Weapons Week

Get ready for an unforgettable day of historical discovery as the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets return for Weapons Week at Gilnockie Tower! What Awaits You? Take…...

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

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Teviotdale Steel Bonnets – Fashion Week

Step into the realm of Fashion Week with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the captivating allure…...

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

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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…...

date_range 16th May, 2026 - 16th May, 2026

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Ghostly Tales at Gilnockie Tower

Ghostly Tales at Gilnockie Tower with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets Step into the eerie world of Gilnockie Tower, where the shadows of Teviotdale’s Steel Bonnets…...

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

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Teviotdale Steel Bonnets – Food Week

Discover the Flavours of History with Food of a Border Reiver with The Teviotdale Steel Bonnets. Step into the culinary world of the Border Reivers…...

date_range 18th April, 2026 - 18th April, 2026

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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…...

date_range 1st August, 2026 - 1st August, 2026

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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…...

date_range 31st July, 2026 - 31st July, 2026

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Jedburgh Callants Festival

The Callants Festival is a celebration over 2 weeks, marked by several traditional rides outs and other local events, culminating in Festival Day on the…...

date_range 1st July, 2026 - 10th July, 2026

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Coldstream Civic Week

Coldstream Riders Association organise the rideouts during Coldstream Civic Week in August each year. Our rideouts go to Norham, Birgham Leitholm and of course the…...

date_range 2nd August, 2026 - 9th August, 2026

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Annan Riding of the Marches

The Marches or boundaries of Annan have been ridden since the town was created a Royal Burgh more than 600 years ago. Each year in…...

date_range 4th July, 2026 - 4th July, 2026

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