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Easter Opening

We open especially for 4 days over Easter and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Floors Castle! There is something for everyone, venture…...

date_range 29th March, 2024 - 1st April, 2024


March Hare Trail

Let off some steam and go mad as March hares this Easter as you explore Abbotsford's Witch Corner folklore trail on its first anniversary! Find…...

date_range 29th March, 2024 - 14th April, 2024


Moffat Walking Weekend

A three-day walking festival in the Dark Sky Town of Moffat featuring all-day hikes, gentle strolls, historic walks and dark sky walks with expert guides....

date_range 27th September, 2024 - 29th September, 2024


Border Union Championship Dog Show

The modern day Border Union Championship Dog Show is held over two days, with the Gundogs, Hounds and Terriers on one day and the Working,…...

date_range 15th June, 2024 - 16th June, 2024


Orion Farewell

Join us at the Glentrool Hive, located in the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, alongside the Galloway Forest Astronomical Society for a viewing event. Refreshments…...

date_range 15th March, 2024 - 15th March, 2024


Easter at Jacksons at Jedburgh

The 2024 season at popular Scottish Borders Farm Experience Attraction, Jacksons at Jedburgh, kicks off at lambing time and opens on the 1st of April…...

date_range 31st March, 2024 - 29th April, 2024


Easter Sunday Fun Day

Join us for an egg-citing Easter Sunday at Bowhill, with fun arranged for the whole family. Have fun with the whole family around the adventure…...

date_range 31st March, 2024 - 31st March, 2024


Spring Wreath Making & Afternoon Tea at Bowhill

Join our Ranger for an afternoon of spring wreath making using natural materials to create your perfect spring wreath to adorn your front door. You…...

date_range 9th March, 2024 - 10th March, 2024


Why Not Scotland?

Join us for the Peebles screening of a brand new feature length documentary, plus a 20-minute panel Q&A session after the film. Across mainland Europe,…...

date_range 21st March, 2024 - 21st March, 2024


Music at the Multiverse

Music at the Multiverse is back at Crawick Multiverse in 2024! Music at the Multiverse returns to Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway…...

date_range 31st August, 2024 - 1st September, 2024


Easter Extravaganza

Join us for a fun filled Easter Fun Day! We can promise bouncy castles, face painting, Easter activities, boogie beats dance classes, Easter games, arts…...

date_range 31st March, 2024 - 31st March, 2024


Snowdrop Walk

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

date_range 17th February, 2024 - 17th February, 2024


Snow Drop’in to Cringletie

Our Snowdrops will literally 'welcome' you as you approach Cringletie Estate. Step out into nature whilst taking a stroll through our woodlands, where you'll find…...

date_range 5th February, 2024 - 15th March, 2024


Snowdrop tours at Dawyck

Snowdrops, the magical, botanical gems that herald the onset of Spring are being celebrated during the Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2024. Our Gardens at Edinburgh, Dawyck…...

date_range 4th February, 2024 - 11th March, 2024


Scottish Snowdrop Festival

Castle Kennedy Gardens looks forward to welcoming you for our special 3 mile route around the picturesque black loch is opened up for walking or…...

date_range 3rd February, 2024 - 24th March, 2024


Snowdrops at Logan

Snowdrops, the magical, botanical gems that herald the onset of Spring are being celebrated during the Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2024. Our Gardens at Edinburgh, Dawyck…...

date_range 1st February, 2024 - 10th March, 2024


Galashiels Spring Walking Festival 2024

Galashiels Walking Festivals are now organised by Hike & Bike Hub, with a small team of passionate, knowledgeable and trained volunteer walk leaders. All walks…...

date_range 26th April, 2024 - 28th April, 2024


Snowdrop Retreat Day

SNOWDROP RETREAT DAY - Saturday, 10th of February 2024. You are invited to a Retreat Day at Allanton Peace Sanctuary on Saturday the 10th of…...

date_range 10th February, 2024 - 10th February, 2024


Willow Workshop & Alpaca Stroll

It’s time to get your craft on! We have the lovely Cary’s Dawes, aka, The Willow Warbler, joining us to guide us through Beirhope’s very…...

date_range 4th May, 2024 - 4th May, 2024


Wild Writers Festival

Climbing mountains with two superstar labradors, walking a lump of Orcadian stone 500 miles across Southern Norway, creating gourmet meals to be cooked on mountain…...

date_range 26th January, 2024 - 27th January, 2024


Snowdrop Walk Weekend

You can’t beat a snowdrop walk in Dumfries and Galloway. Join us on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th February 2024, 11am-3pm to explore the magnificent…...

date_range 24th February, 2024 - 25th February, 2024


Weird New Worlds with Professor Beth Biller

Part Two of the Exo planets seminar.... With literally thousands of exoplanet candidates discovered to date, we now know of a few relatively Earth-like worlds…...

date_range 21st December, 2023 - 21st December, 2023


MONTEVIOT LIGHTS

Monteviot House & Gardens has launched its inaugural winter light trail event, Monteviot Lights, illuminating the natural beauty of the Scottish Borders. This captivating spectacle…...

date_range 30th November, 2023 - 10th December, 2023


The Birth, Life & Death of Stars With Jesse Beaman

Dark Sky Ranger Jesse Beaman will be discussing the extremely long lifecycles of stars, how they form, what they create how they transform with age…...

date_range 5th January, 2024 - 5th January, 2024


The Exo-Planets with Jesse Beaman

Dark Sky Ranger Jesse Beaman will be giving a brief overview on stars & planets before looking further out across our Milky Way to find…...

date_range 1st December, 2023 - 1st December, 2023


Losing Our Sky With Professor Andy Lawrence

Professor Andy Lawrence discusses the increasing environmental issues of satellite activity is brightening our night skies, changing our perspective of the stars and what solutions…...

date_range 16th November, 2023 - 16th November, 2023


Christmas at Beirhope Alpacas 2023

A little piece of magic awaits you at Beirhope Alpacas this Christmas. With a range of festive treats and drinks on offer, get away from…...

date_range 9th December, 2023 - 24th December, 2023


Moffat Golden Eagle Festival 2023

The Moffat 2024 Golden Eagle Festival returns to Scotland's First and Only 'Eagle Town' this September to celebrate the increasing Golden Eagle population in the…...

date_range 6th September, 2024 - 8th September, 2024