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Feel Good Friday

Come for a 90-minute sauna experience in the dark through autumn and winter, bring a torch! Cool down with our bucket shower – if you…...

date_range 7th November, 2025 - 28th November, 2025

Burns Celebration at The Globe Inn

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the spirit of Robert Burns at his beloved howff, The Globe Inn, for an unforgettable celebration at…...

date_range 23rd January, 2026 - 24th January, 2026

Burns Lunch at The Maltings Coffee Shop

The Maltings Coffee Shop at Annandale Distillery will be offering a special Burns Lunch menu throughout the weekend. • Dates: Friday, January 23rd - Sunday,…...

date_range 23rd January, 2026 - 25th January, 2026

Wreath Making at Bowhill

They’re back! Our popular wreath making workshops are the perfect activity to get you feeling festive. Join us for a morning or evening session this…...

date_range 9th December, 2025 - 11th December, 2025

Kids Christmas Craft Workshops

Get crafty this Christmas with our kids seasonal craft workshops. The perfect hands on session for children to unleash their creativity, making festive keepsakes and…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Santa’s Grotto at Bowhill

Santa’s elves have sprinkled their festive magic over Bowhill’s Victorian Kitchen, transforming it into a cosy Christmas Grotto where children can step into a world…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Christmas Market

Step into the festive spirit at this year’s Drumlanrig Castle Christmas Market, where seasonal magic meets local craftsmanship. Inside a large heated marquee on the…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 7th December, 2025

Santa’s Grotto at Drumlanrig

Santa’s elves have been extra busy at Drumlanrig creating a cosy Christmas Grotto where little ones can step into a world of festive magic and…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Breakfast with Santa at Drumlanrig

Experience the festive magic at the Castle Tearoom! Step into the cosy charm of our Castle tearoom and start your day with a delicious breakfast,…...

date_range 5th December, 2025 - 21st December, 2025

Big Burns Supper Dumfries 2026

The Big Burns Supper is back to shake up January in Dumfries — ten days of music, madness and pure magic from 15th to 25th…...

date_range 15th January, 2026 - 25th January, 2026

Dumfries Carnival 2026

Get ready — the carnival’s back. Dumfries Carnival 26 lights up the winter night with spectacle, colour, movement and magic. As part of the bigger…...

date_range 17th January, 2026 - 17th January, 2026

Breakfast with Santa at Abbotsford

Give the kids a special treat this Christmas with a breakfast date they'll never forget – a breakfast with Santa himself! This festive experience is…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Storytelling with Mrs Claus

Join us for a heartwarming festive storytelling session with Mrs Claus at Ochiltrees Café! Be whisked away to a festive winter wonderland in an afternoon…...

date_range 12th December, 2025 - 19th December, 2025

Wreath Making at Abbotsford

Celebrate the season in style with an exclusive three-hour Christmas wreathmaking workshop. Under expert guidance, you will craft your own luxurious festive wreath using a…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Santa Visits at Abbotsford

Add a little magic this festive season with a visit to see Santa at Abbotsford. Be whisked away to Santa’s grotto and meet the main…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 24th December, 2025

Christmas at Abbotsford – An 1820s Christmas

Step back in time this December to experience Abbotsford's historic house at Christmas in the 1820s. A season of celebrations following the completion of the…...

date_range 22nd November, 2025 - 31st December, 2025

Family Fridays at Abbotsford – Spooks and Books

Once a month, when schools close their doors on a Friday afternoon, families can head over to Abbotsford for Family Fridays! Explore the different chapters…...

date_range 31st October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Bublé by Candlelight at Christmas

Bublé by Candlelight at Christmas returns on it’s 2025 winter tour across the UK after a sell out 2024 show featuring the UK’s best Michael…...

date_range 13th December, 2025 - 13th December, 2025

Wild Goose Festival Halloween Ceilidh

Join us for a spellbinding evening of music, mischief, and monstrous moves as we celebrate the grand finale of the Wild Goose Festival 2025! Expect…...

date_range 31st October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

SKALLOWEEN X

Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Skalloween in October 2025. A 4-day extravaganza of Ska and Reggae featuring legendary headliners will take place…...

date_range 24th October, 2025 - 26th October, 2025

Langholm Christmas Lights Switch on

The Switch On of the Christmas Lights takes place in Langholm on Saturday 6th December 2025. The event kicks off from 1pm at The Buccleuch…...

date_range 6th December, 2025 - 6th December, 2025

Langholm’s Big Bang

Langholm's popular firework display and bonfire situated on the south side of the Castleholm across the river Ewes opposite the Kilngreen Car Park is happening…...

date_range 2nd November, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

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 21st February, 2026 - 21st February, 2026

Halloween Activity Trail at Jedburgh Castle Jail

Witches, Mummies, Ghosts, and Ghouls have taken over Jedburgh Castle Jail! Walk through haunted hallways and creepy cells while you complete a terrifying trail filled…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

Makers Market

Kickstart your Christmas shopping at this vibrant Makers Market held in the beautiful setting of Hawick's Borders Textile Towerhouse, dressed in all its festive finery!…...

date_range 29th November, 2025 - 29th November, 2025

Doors Open Day at Trimontium

Join us for a great day of free events as part of Doors Open Day, Scottish Archaeology Month and Newstead Sundials Festival Sunday 7 September…...

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

Halloween at Bowhill

This October, Bowhill (near Selkirk) comes alive with Halloween fun! Brave the spine-tingling trail hiding the the spellbook from the wicked witches, pick your perfect…...

date_range 18th October, 2025 - 2nd November, 2025

Halloween at Drumlanrig

A frighteningly fun family day out! Step into our spooky trail, team up with the Drumlanrig Detectives to solve creepy clues, tackle fun games and…...

date_range 11th October, 2025 - 26th October, 2025

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