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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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