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Hawick Art Club- The Annual Open Exhibtion

The Hawick Art Club Annual Open Exhibition in Hawick Museum’s Scott Gallery has been, for many decades, the premier location to showcase the very highest…...

date_range 18th October, 2025 - 30th November, 2025

Make your own Concertina Book using plant based dyes

Please join us for a workshop with our featured artist Jean Gillespie inspired by her exhibition Waterways: mapping wetlands In this workshop we will fold…...

date_range 6th September, 2025 - 6th September, 2025

Perseids Meteor Shower at Beirhope

An Evening of Shooting Stars, Astrophotography & Stories of the Night Sky 📅 Tuesday 12th August 🕛 9:00 PM – Midnight (weather dependent) 📌 Beirhope,…...

date_range 12th August, 2025 - 12th August, 2025

Waterways

In this exhibition the artist reconciles how she feels about the colour of waterways and how we, individually, can take steps to protect these river…...

date_range 5th September, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Walking & Wheeling Festival, Scottish Borders

This 4-day mini-festival takes in a range of walking and cycling activities in different locations across the Scottish Borders! The walks include routes taking in…...

date_range 4th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

‘P o d’ a collaboration of artists exhibition

'A visual and sonic exploration of seeds in nature and imagination’ An exhibition exploring the natural and imaginative world of seeds, presenting a range of…...

date_range 6th September, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Guided Walk: Brilliant Borders

Our Walled Garden is at its best in the height of summer with the borders in full bloom. Join our Head Gardener for an inspiring…...

date_range 14th August, 2025 - 14th August, 2025

Campfire Treats, Garden Ranger Event

Learn how to safely build and light a campfire before our Garden Ranger helps you to cook a delicious campfire tea! Everything tastes better when…...

date_range 9th August, 2025 - 9th August, 2025

Den Building, Garden Ranger Event

Have you ever wanted to build a good den? Come and join us for a morning in the woods and learn great techniques for making…...

date_range 9th August, 2025 - 9th August, 2025

Birds of Prey – KG Hawks

KG Hawks Birds of Prey Rescue and Education Services will be visiting Castle Kennedy Gardens with a host of birds of prey for you to…...

date_range 27th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

Guided Walk – Wonders of the Walled Garden

Our Walled Garden will be starting to blossom with the burgeoning displays of herbaceous plants including the Choisya and Kolkwitzia. Benefit from the vast knowledge…...

date_range 17th July, 2025 - 17th July, 2025

Harvest Festival Wild Swimming Weekend

Join us for a soul-soothing, wellness focused weekend of wild swims, laughter, moments of peace and seasonal magic in the River Tweed at the foot…...

date_range 10th October, 2025 - 12th October, 2025

Newstead Sundials Festival 2025

The village of Newstead in the Scottish Borders will be celebrating the story of Newstead, its connection to the River Tweed and its contribution to…...

date_range 7th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

HMS Pinafore

Full to the gunwales with sharp dialogue and catchy tunes, this timeless comic opera is performed outdoors by a cast of 6 outstanding performers on…...

date_range 12th August, 2025 - 12th August, 2025

The Wind in the Willows

Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure with The Wind in the…...

date_range 15th July, 2025 - 15th July, 2025

Moffat Walking Weekend

Discover this sensational and under-explored part of Southwest Scotland in a three-day walking festival. From long-distance trails and easy ambles, to family-friendly adventures and treks…...

date_range 26th September, 2025 - 28th September, 2025

Eden Wool Gathering

A gathering featuring all things sheep-related : fabric art, fleeces, shepherding, textiles, dyeing, weaving, felting, displays and workshops, all held in the Whithorn Trust's main…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

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 23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

Kirkcudbright Country Fair

This fantastic family weekend is back for 2025. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, as well as a range of…...

date_range 19th July, 2025 - 20th July, 2025

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…...

date_range 25th October, 2025 - 25th October, 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…...

date_range 5th September, 2025 - 7th September, 2025

Wild Writers Festival

The Wild Writers Festival returns to Peebles this winter with a programme that radiates out from the town’s Eastgate Theatre and also includes elements of…...

date_range 29th January, 2026 - 1st February, 2026

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