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Santa’s Back at Gilnockie Tower!

Santa had such a delightful experience at Gilnockie Tower last year that he’s returning to spread even more holiday joy! He’s thrilled to meet all…...

date_range 21st December, 2024 - 21st December, 2024

Santa’s Back at Gilnockie Tower!

Santa had such a delightful experience at Gilnockie Tower last year that he’s returning to spread even more holiday joy! He’s thrilled to meet all…...

date_range 14th December, 2024 - 14th December, 2024

Hawick Art Club – Winter Exhibition

This year, the popular annual open exhibition returns with a fresh twist in this new seasonal slot. Hawick Art Club presents The Winter Exhibition, showcasing…...

date_range 8th November, 2024 - 30th November, 2024

Ghostly Tales with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets

Join us for a day of Ghostly Tales with the Teviotdale Steel Bonnets Step into the eerie world of Gilnockie Tower, where the shadows of…...

date_range 19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Dark Tales of Old Annan

Join your trusty guides and delve into the town’s murky, mysterious past, as we meander through courtyard and close, kirkyard and wynd. Despair at an…...

date_range 17th October, 2024 - 17th October, 2024

Wreath Making at Gilnockie Tower

Experience Holiday Magic at Gilnockie Tower! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit this December with our enchanting Wreath Making workshop, set in the historic charm…...

date_range 6th December, 2024 - 6th December, 2024

Broughton House by Candlelight

Broughton House guides will present a candlelit tour of the home of Glasgow Boy and cornerstone of the Kirkcudbright art scene E.A Hornel. Guests can…...

date_range 31st October, 2024 - 31st October, 2024

Lifeblood: Stories of Cholera, Calamity and Hope

Join Mostly Ghostly as we celebrate the beautifully restored Dumfries Fountain, with a tour exploring the impact of two major Cholera epidemics on our town.…...

date_range 23rd October, 2024 - 23rd October, 2024

Close Encounters of The Eerie Kind

Mostly Ghostly open their case files to reveal a personal collection of eerie encounters... Storytellers, history enthusiasts, paranormal researchers and creators of a unique range…...

date_range 12th October, 2024 - 12th October, 2024

Halloween at Witch Corner: Spirits of the Forest

Meet the creatures who live between worlds at Witch Corner this October and experience our show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of…...

date_range 1st October, 2024 - 3rd November, 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…...

date_range 15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 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,…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 24th July, 2024 - 31st 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…...

date_range 13th July, 2024 - 20th July, 2024

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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 10th July, 2024 - 10th July, 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 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…...

date_range 25th July, 2025 - 25th July, 2025

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…...

date_range 25th May, 2024 - 26th May, 2024

Spectacular Jousting

Experience exhilarating horsemanship and impressive skills at the brave and courageous knights battle it out. Hear the thundering of hooves and the clash of lances…...

date_range 27th July, 2024 - 28th July, 2024

Demijohn’s Big Spring Weekend

Join us for our Big Spring Weekend at Glenlair Steading starting at 10am on Sat 25th May. This FREE event is a celebration of fine…...

date_range 25th May, 2024 - 27th May, 2024

Hogmanay Gala Dinner

This Hogmanay, celebrate in grand fashion at The Globe Inn, Dumfries. We’re pulling out all the stops for a night of award-winning food, delightful entertainment,…...

date_range 31st December, 2024 - 1st January, 2025

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