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Workshop – Bernat Klein: Where Does Colour Travel?

Workshop – Bernat Klein: Where Does Colour Travel? Led by Bernat Klein Foundation tutor Maija Nygren Aimed at early career practitioners and small to medium…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

The Luminous Land – Exhibition

Immerse yourself in the light, colour, and emotion of The Luminous Land, a solo exhibition by Catherine Mooney, whose love for Scotland’s landscapes has inspired…...

date_range 2nd August, 2025 - 13th September, 2025

Newstead Sundials Festival 2025

The village of Newstead in the Scottish Borders will be celebrating the story of Newstead, its connection to the River Tweed and its contribution to…...

date_range 7th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

THE BORDER GATHERING – Annan

‘The Border Gathering’ will be the signature event of the Annan History Town's Summer Festival, taking place on the banks of the river Annan on…...

date_range 31st August, 2025 - 31st August, 2025

Eden Wool Gathering

A gathering featuring all things sheep-related : fabric art, fleeces, shepherding, textiles, dyeing, weaving, felting, displays and workshops, all held in the Whithorn Trust's main…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

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…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade A fantastic, fun free day out for all the family, the grand parade has a fantastic range of entertainment, so whether you…...

date_range 16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

Spectacular Jousting

Visit Caerlaverock Castle, associated with the Maxwell family for over 400 years, for a weekend of medieval entertainment at the annual jousting tournament. Support your…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

Kirkcudbright Country Fair

This fantastic family weekend is back for 2025. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of…...

date_range 19th July, 2025 - 20th July, 2025

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 10th July, 2025 - 21st August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Vintage Fair

Come along to our Vintage Fair with the usual massive selection of items you perhaps used to own or need them again 🙂 It’s a…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 24th August, 2025

Wild and Wonderful: The Natural World in Poetry

From Armadillos to Zephyrus, the West Wind! Join us for a special evening of poems inspired by nature in all its forms. (Presented with readings,…...

date_range 24th September, 2025 - 24th September, 2025

Cast a Cold Eye: Poetry of W.B. Yeats

Selection of lyrical verse by William Butler Yeats, one of Ireland’s greatest ever poets. Presented with Readings by Julian Colton Tickets £5 per person, bookings…...

date_range 27th August, 2025 - 27th August, 2025

Isn’t It Byronic?- Lord Byron: Rock Star Poet

Just when you thought you knew everything there is to know about Lord Byron, the original Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantic… Readings from his poetry, letters and…...

date_range 30th July, 2025 - 30th July, 2025

Afternoon Tea & Tour at Thirlestane Castle

We are delighted to offer our series of Afternoon Tea & Tour experiences again in 2025, which will be available to enjoy at Thirlestane on…...

date_range 24th September, 2025 - 24th September, 2025

Christmas at Demijohn

Christmas at Demijohn is our festive food & drink event with mulled drinks, mince pies and Christmas Carols. It is of course also a great…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

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

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

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

Royal Burgh of Sanquhar Riding of the Marches

Annual Riding of the Marches, first recorded 1730, Cornet, Cornets Lass and Ensignalong with followers, over 150 horses set out on the Saturday to check…...

date_range 16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

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

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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