Events

Welcome to Closeburn Castle – a ghost hunter’s dream location! Dating back to the 14th century, the castle is one of the oldest continuously inhabited…

Outstanding range of local produce from the Borders! Kelso Farmers Market has been running for over 20 years and is a non-profit organisation. It is…

Join us for a night of ghost hunting at Old Gala House. As darkness descends upon Galashiels, the Old Gala House, a formidable structure dating…

The Scottish Portrait Awards returns this autumn with its most ambitious show ever. Bringing together over 80 portraits, the touring exhibition is at the Kirkcudbright…

The most magical time of the year is just around the corner, and we’re excited to spread the holiday cheer with a special announcement: Santa’s…

A truly magical Christmas awaits you at Dalkeith Country Park. Our programme of festive events is bursting with fun and plenty of Christmas sparkle. Little…

Step into the story this December and experience a Scott family Christmas at Abbotsford with a special edition audio tour, festive spotlight displays, and the…

Enjoy even more time to shop designer discounts. We’re open 9am-8pm every Wednesday from 29th November until 20th December with FREE entertainment from 5:30pm. On…

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

Santa is coming back to Abbotsford this December! Add a little magic this festive season and come and visit him in his magical grotto. See…

Discover the magic of Witch Corner at Christmas. This December, experience our show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of the festive season.…

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

Back for 2023! Join Head Gardener Robbie for an enjoyable afternoon of wreath making. Create something special to adorn your front door with expert tuition…

Join us for a fun filled workshop to create a beautiful willow based wreath to adorn your front door this Christmas time. Learn to weave…

The popular wreath making workshops are the perfect activity to get you feeling festive. Join the team at Bowhill for a morning or evening session…

Community pantomime, with Scotland’s children and families at its heart. Thirty-five years of experience creating magical accessible, interactive and exciting pantomime. We bring theatre to…

Wave Blues Band pulls you into the electric world of Chicago and Delta blues. Get your mojo working and be spellbound by the soulful driving…

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…

Have a look at Paxton House decorated for Christmas with an insight into how Christmas changed over the different periods since the House was built.…

Meet Mrs Claus and be whisked away to a festive winter wonderland in an afternoon of Christmas storytelling suitable for the whole family. Kids will…

World Championship Ice Hockey makes a welcome return to the Dumfries Ice Bowl in December, and is sure to wow thousands of existing and new…

Enjoy a magical festive experience for the whole family! Visit Father Christmas and his elf, hang a wish on our spectacular wishing tree, make some…

Astoria, based from South West of Scotland, are a band who have played together since becoming teenagers, travelling across Scotland and the UK performing both…

Our 1k Elf Dash through Dalkeith Country Park is the perfect way to run off some of the pre-Christmas excitement and get the younger members…

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…

Join us for a community Christmas Carol service in our resplendent Picture Gallery and get into the festive spirit. Live piano and saxophone courtesy of…

Frankly, The Smiths return to The Vault for another fantastic night full of authentic Smiths performances! From all of the greatest hits to the underground,…

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…

Welcome to Closeburn Castle – a ghost hunter’s dream location! Dating back to the 14th century, the castle is one of the oldest continuously inhabited…

Our nearest star, the Sun, provides us with the energy necessary for life on Earth. But it can also pose a threat, due to its…