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Autumnal Colour at Mellerstain

See the grounds of Mellerstain House in a blaze of stunning autumn colours in the last of three special open days in conjunction with Scotland's…...

25th October, 2025 - 25th October, 2025

Rhododendrons and azaleas at Mellerstain

Mellerstain will be a special open day in conjunction with Scotland's Garden Scheme, to celebrate the garden and grounds at their finest. At the end…...

31st May, 2025 - 31st May, 2025

Snowdrops at Mellerstain House

Mellerstain House will be hosting a special open day in conjunction with Scotland's Garden Scheme, to celebrate the garden and grounds at their finest. In…...

22nd February, 2025 - 22nd February, 2025

Drumlanrig Snowdrop Walk

Enjoy one of the first signs of spring at Drumlanrig Castle Gardens as we showcase our snowdrops. Follow a specially designed way-marked route around the…...

8th February, 2025 - 23rd February, 2025

Loch Ken Wild Swim 2025

Loch Ken Wild Swim 2025 Get ready for the annual Loch Ken Wild Swim! Stunning scenery, clean calm water and a safe, family friendly welcome…...

5th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

Wild Writers Festival

The Wild Writers Festival returns to Peebles this winter with an expanded, five-day programme that radiates out from the town’s Eastgate Theatre and also includes…...

22nd January, 2025 - 26th January, 2025

River Tweed Trail – Storytelling Walk (Peebles)

**Extra date added after 29 December walk sold out** Banish the 'Twixmas' blues with a blast of fresh Borders air and fun local insight on…...

30th December, 2024 - 30th December, 2024

Forage and Fire

Escape into nature with Rachel Abbott of Among the Woods and Waters on an immersive 2 hour foraging walk around the beautiful Bewliehill! If you’ve…...

14th November, 2024 - 14th November, 2024

Wreath making at Drumlanrig

Join Head Gardener Robbie for a festive wreath-making workshop! Spend a delightful few hours foraging, crafting, enjoying seasonal treats, and soaking up the Christmas spirit.…...

4th December, 2024 - 14th December, 2024

Wreath making at Bowhill

Our wreath making workshops are the perfect activity to get you feeling festive. Join us for a morning or evening session this December....

3rd December, 2024 - 5th December, 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…...

16th March, 2025 - 16th March, 2025

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…...

8th November, 2024 - 30th November, 2024

Monteviot Lights

Prepare to be enchanted once again this winter as Monteviot Lights returns to Monteviot House & Gardens. This time, the enchanting light trail will embrace…...

6th December, 2024 - 22nd December, 2024

Creative Writing Workshop with Stephen Rutt – Wild Goose Festival

The saltmarsh at Wigtown attracts thousands of wintering pink footed geese, barnacle geese, ducks and waders. In spring and summer a host of special plants…...

19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Goose Breakfast at The Boathouse – Wild Goose Festival

Enjoy a breakfast at the Boathouse in Glencaple and learn about the geese of the Solway Firth with experts from WWT Caerlaverock and NatureScot. Watch…...

19th October, 2024 - 19th October, 2024

Sketching to See Saltmarsh – Wild Goose Festival

Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich…...

18th October, 2024 - 18th October, 2024

Saltmarsh Science – Wild Goose Festival

Saltmarshes (or merse) is a very popular habitat for Geese as they return for the winter. This unique environment provides a home and a rich…...

18th October, 2024 - 18th October, 2024

Halloween and Weird Geese Trail at Mersehead – Wild Goose Festival

Strange sounds and creepy features, explore the trail for spooky creatures! Follow our Halloween activity trail to create your own spell, discover some mystery and…...

18th October, 2024 - 27th October, 2024

Watch wildlife at the Robert Burns Centre

Have a go at wildlife watching in Dumfries. One of the best places to watch wildlife in Dumfries is the Robert Burns Centre, situated on…...

18th October, 2024 - 26th October, 2024

Migration Exhibition: Wildlife, Journeys, & Plastic – Wild Goose Festival

Routes taken by wildlife and plastic to and from the Solway shore often follow close parallels. This exhibition compares and contrasts the often remarkable journeys…...

18th October, 2024 - 27th October, 2024

Halloween Fun at the Farm

For the WHOLE month of October the Jacksons farm in the Scottish Borders comes alive with autumnal fun. Free Tractor and trailer rides, animal feeding,…...

1st October, 2024 - 31st October, 2024

Much Ado at the Multiverse

Bear Pursuit Theatre presents MUCH ADO AT THE MULTIVERSE, a brand new unique Theatre experience. Guided through the gorgeous setting of art installation Crawick Multiverse,…...

12th October, 2024 - 13th 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…...

1st October, 2024 - 3rd November, 2024

“Wilding” Screening

Join us for a very special screening of the brilliant "Wilding" at Beirhope Alpaca Farm in the beautiful Cheviot Hills! Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling…...

15th September, 2024 - 15th September, 2024

Inspired by William Gillies: Art Walk with exhibiting Borders artist Gary Anderson

Join artist Gary Anderson for an inspiring Art Walk! After soaking up inspiration from William Gillies RSA exhibition and Gary Andersons own exhibition, we’ll embark…...

14th September, 2024 - 14th September, 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…...

6th October, 2024 - 6th October, 2024

Guided Walk – Wonders of the Walled Garden

Join our Head Gardener for an inspiring and informative guided walk to uncover the abundance of mid-summer in our Walled Garden. Salvias, Osteospermum, Verbenas, Delphiniums,…...

5th August, 2024 - 5th August, 2024

Shelter Building and Wild Pizza Experience with Way of the Wild Ranger

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host the Way of the Wild Ranger Christy Miles for this fun-filled day, which will take place in the…...

14th August, 2024 - 14th August, 2024

Pizza and Fire Lighting Event with Way of the Wild Ranger

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host Way of the Wild Ranger, Christy Miles for this new event. Learn the art of fire-lighting through various…...

7th August, 2024 - 7th August, 2024

Dragonfly Willow Weaving Event with Way of the Wild

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host Way of the Wild Ranger, Christy Miles for this new Willow Weaving event. Under her guidance, you will…...

7th August, 2024 - 7th August, 2024

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