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Gothic, Ghostly & Gruesome Tales

Gothic, Ghostly & Gruesome Tales as part of the Rantin’ Rovin’ Romantics programme of talks and events inspired by the Bicentennial celebration of ‘The Private…...

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

Halloween Fun for Monsters of All Ages!

This Halloween, little and big monsters alike can enjoy hands-on crafts and games, with a bit of boo-tiful learning thrown in! Join us for the…...

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

Snowdrop Walk

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

date_range 16th March, 2025 - 16th March, 2025

Great Big Living History Week Melrose Abbey

Our Living History characters are back all over Scotland! Especially for the October Holidays Historic Environment Scotland sites all over the country will be hosting…...

date_range 11th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Potion Maker’s Trail – Melrose

Can you free our ancient places from a magic spell? Find the plants scattered around the sites to assemble the clues, then chant a rhyme…...

date_range 11th October, 2024 - 3rd November, 2024

Potion Maker’s Trail – Jedburgh

Can you free our ancient places from a magic spell? Find the plants scattered around the sites to assemble the clues, then chant a rhyme…...

date_range 11th October, 2024 - 3rd November, 2024

Great Big Living History Week Dumfries

Our Living History characters are back all over Scotland! Especially for the October Holidays Historic Environment Scotland sites all over the country will be hosting…...

date_range 11th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Potion Maker’s Trail – Dumfries

Can you free our ancient places from a magic spell? Find the plants scattered around the sites to assemble the clues, then chant a rhyme…...

date_range 11th October, 2024 - 3rd November, 2024

World Porridge Day

New Abbey Corn Mill Join us at New Abbey Corn Mill as we celebrate World Porridge Day. Come along and meet the mill worker to…...

date_range 10th October, 2024 - 11th October, 2024

Halloween Trail at Jedburgh Castle Jail

The old bell tolls as the witching hour descends on Jedburgh Castle Jail. Take a walk through haunted hallways and creepy cells while you complete…...

date_range 5th October, 2024 - 31st October, 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 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

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

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