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Private Evening Gardening Tour with Fizz and Canapés – July

Join our Assistant Head Gardener, Kate McClorey, for an exclusive after hours tour of the Walled Gardens followed by fizz and canapés Step inside Floors…...

12th July, 2024 - 12th July, 2024

Little Women – Open Air Theatre

Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present Louisa May Alcott’s beloved coming of age story. This summer, meet headstrong Jo March and her sisters Meg,…...

7th July, 2024 - 7th July, 2024

Three Inch Fools – The Secret Diary of Henry VIII

Open Air Theatre. The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Unexpectedly thrust into the…...

30th June, 2024 - 30th June, 2024

Private Evening Gardening Tour with Fizz and Canapés – June

Join our Assistant Head Gardener, Kate McClorey, for an exclusive after hours tour of the Walled Gardens followed by fizz and canapés Step inside Floors…...

7th June, 2024 - 7th June, 2024

Ripley – The Household Cavalry Exhibition

We are delighted to be able to welcome this very special exhibition to Floors Castle by photographic artist Ripley who has created twelve large-scale portraits…...

1st May, 2024 - 30th June, 2024

Specialist Glasshouse Tour

Join our Head Gardener Simon McManus for an exclusive and specialist after hours tour of our Glasshouses! The Glasshouses at Floors Castle are considered by…...

19th April, 2024 - 19th April, 2024

Easter Opening

We open especially for 4 days over Easter and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Floors Castle! There is something for everyone, venture…...

29th March, 2024 - 1st April, 2024

Tangled Galashiels

FRI 31ST MAY & SAT 1ST JUNE 2024 CREATE. CELEBRATE. COMMUNITY! A truly community led event, Tangled Galashiels Fibre Festival offers an affordable platform for…...

31st May, 2024 - 1st June, 2024

Moffat Walking Weekend

A three-day walking festival in the Dark Sky Town of Moffat featuring all-day hikes, gentle strolls, historic walks and dark sky walks with expert guides....

27th September, 2024 - 29th September, 2024

Magical Unicorn Trail

Join Caledonia Park from 22nd March – 22nd April for a magical FREE EVENT. Join the trail anytime from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday…...

22nd March, 2024 - 22nd April, 2024

Easter Fun Day

Hop along to an eggs-cellent family day out at Drumlanrig. In addition to the Adventure Playground and stunning Castle Gardens, we have some egg-citing activities…...

31st March, 2024 - 31st March, 2024

Boathouse Wedding Open Day

Take a look around our lovely boathouse and see what we can offer you for your wedding day, in this very special venue! Our Victorian…...

7th April, 2024 - 7th April, 2024

Easter Extravaganza

Join us for a fun filled Easter Fun Day! We can promise bouncy castles, face painting, Easter activities, boogie beats dance classes, Easter games, arts…...

31st March, 2024 - 31st March, 2024

Stories of Scotland at Ryan Centre

What got you through COVID? For many the period of lockdown involved watching more TV and internet media than ever before. Scottish comedian, Bruce Fummey,…...

8th March, 2024 - 8th March, 2024

Snowdrop Walk

Join the Rangers at Dryburgh Abbey to learn more about the beautiful snowdrops, heritage trees and wildlife of this special site. Family friendly activities will…...

17th February, 2024 - 17th February, 2024

BVAC Classic 2024

Join us for The BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring, the premier classic car show in Scotland. This has been held annually at Thirlestane Castle for…...

2nd June, 2024 - 2nd June, 2024

Hawick Reivers Festival 2024

Step back in time and meet the Border Reivers. A full weekend of activities to suit the whole family including concerts, re-enactments, Reivers Market, talks…...

22nd March, 2024 - 24th March, 2024

Burns Night Whisky Tasting and Supper

Celebrate Burns Night with this special new event celebrating Scotland’s much-loved national tipple. Includes six drams and a three course Burns Supper. Do you know…...

26th January, 2024 - 26th January, 2024

Christmas in the Historic House

Step into the story this December and experience a Scott family Christmas at Abbotsford with a special edition audio tour, festive spotlight displays, and the…...

25th November, 2023 - 30th December, 2023

Closeburn Castle Ghost Hunt w/Haunted Rooms

Welcome to Closeburn Castle – a ghost hunter’s dream location! Dating back to the 14th century, the castle is one of the oldest continuously inhabited…...

25th October, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Behind the Scenes Christmas Tour at Paxton House

Have a look at Paxton House decorated for Christmas with an insight into how Christmas changed over the different periods since the House was built.…...

9th December, 2023 - 10th December, 2023

Beyond Borders International Festival

The Beyond Borders International Festival is an annual weekend-long event encompassing panel discussions and debates alongside a programme of music, visual and performing arts, film,…...

24th August, 2024 - 25th August, 2024

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