Join us in celebrating our Scottish heritage and be part of the unique spirit native to these parts. Experience the thundering hooves of the Common Ridings, indulge in a local food festival, dance the night away to live music, and attend a host of fantastic festivals that take place year-round.

Please note: every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the event information, but we always recommend contacting the event organisers before attending.


Closeburn Castle Ghost Hunt w/ Haunted Rooms

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…...

date_range 21st January, 2023 - 10th December, 2023


Kelso Farmers Market

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…...

date_range 28th January, 2023 - 23rd December, 2023


Selkirk Farmers Market

Make the most of your Saturday morning and come and meet our friendly traders and feel the community spirit of our Selkirk. Bring your family,…...

date_range 6th May, 2023 - 2nd December, 2023


Galloway to Gracefield: a landscape meets artworks

A Multimedia exhibition giving you a glimpse of just some of the landscape-based art projects supported by Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership. Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership…...

date_range 13th May, 2023 - 24th June, 2023


Kirkcudbright Farmer's Market

Kirkcudbright Farmer's Market is a showcase of the regions finest producers, offering over 30 stalls of the finest local gins, chocolates, pies, cupcakes, cheeses, baked…...

date_range 28th May, 2023 - 26th November, 2023


Jim Clark the Musical

The new musical about World Champion racing driver and Berwickshire sheep farmer, Jim Clark, is back, following a sell-out season last year. Torn between his…...

date_range 7th June, 2023 - 10th June, 2023


Hawick Common Riding

The Hawick Common-Riding is the first of the Border Common Ridings and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag in 1514 by the youth…...

date_range 8th June, 2023 - 10th June, 2023


Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival

Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival is back for 2023 with a fantastic selection of bands and a variety of venues on offer....

date_range 8th June, 2023 - 11th June, 2023


80s Live

The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember. Blending pop and…...

date_range 9th June, 2023


Lokerbie Gala & Riding of the Marches

Lockerbie Gala features a riding of the town boundaries as well as the coronation of the elected Gala Queen and numerous other events. The Rideout…...

date_range 10th June, 2023


The Whipman Play Society

The Whipman is an annual summer festival held in the village of West Linton....

date_range 10th June, 2023


Sense and Sensibility

“I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way.” Unfairly compelled to…...

date_range 12th June, 2023 - 14th June, 2023


Kirk Yetholm

Every year, in June, Yetholm holds a week-long festival. There are social events, a dance, games and - in the middle of the week -…...

date_range 14th June, 2023


Borders Book Festival

This four-day extravaganza of more than 100 events will welcome to the Scottish Borders some of the biggest names from the world of literature, entertainment,…...

date_range 15th June, 2023 - 18th June, 2023


Selkirk Common Riding

Selkirk Common Riding commemorates how, after the disastrous Battle of Flodden in 1513, from the eighty men that left the town, only one – Fletcher…...

date_range 16th June, 2023


Guid Nychburris

Dumfries celebrates the riding of the Marches, complete with Charter Ceremony, Crowning of the Queen of the South, Receptions, High Street activities, Parade and Beating…...

date_range 17th June, 2023


Kirkcudbright Steampunk Weekend

The inaugural Steampunk Weekend in Kirkcudbright with Stalls in the Soaperie Gardens and Scout Hall. Live music and Exhibits and Workshops. Cabaret with several varied…...

date_range 17th June, 2023 - 18th June, 2023


BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring

Set in the beautiful grounds of Thirlestane Castle, in the Scottish Borders, the BVAC Classic is the premier classic car show for all the family,…...

date_range 18th June, 2023


Summer Solstice Week at The Multiverse

SUMMER SOLSTICE WEEK, CRAWICK MULTIVERSE, NEAR SANQUHAR, DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY 18TH - 24TH JUNE 2023 Hosted by The Crawick Multiverse Trust and The Open University…...

date_range 18th June, 2023 - 24th June, 2023


Melrose Festival

The Rideout at Melrose is on the Monday, leaving Greenyards at 6pm and returning to town by around 9.30 while the Queen is crowned on…...

date_range 18th June, 2023 - 24th June, 2023


Dalkeith Palace - A Passion For Music

An exhibition and tour exploring the musical past of Dalkeith Palace. Celebrate the pivotal role played by Dalkeith Palace in the thriving musical culture of…...

date_range 18th June, 2023 - 3rd September, 2023


Peebles Beltane Festival

The Beltane Festival in Peebles is a week-long celebration combining the riding of the boundaries with the Beltane Fair which dates back four hundred years…...

date_range 24th June, 2023


Kirkcudbright Vintage Fair

Come along to our Vintage Fair with the usual massive selection of items you perhaps used to own or need them again 🙂 It’s a…...

date_range 24th June, 2023 - 27th August, 2023


Jim Clark 60th Anniversary Weekend

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Jim Clark’s 1963 Formula 1 World Championship. This event will be held in the grounds of Duns Castle Estate. There…...

date_range 24th June, 2023 - 25th June, 2023


Scottish Chamber Orchestra: The Lark Ascending

The Lark Ascending starring Isabelle van Keulen (Director/Violin) From the haunting to the life-affirming, this concert has it all. Vaughan Williams’s lark leads the way,…...

date_range 30th June, 2023


The Braw Lads Gathering

Galashiels Braw Lads Gathering is much loved Borders festival. Riders gather vat 8am, the Braw Lad receives the Flag and leads a cavalcade to the…...

date_range 1st July, 2023


Annan Riding of the Marches

The Marches or boundaries of Annan have been ridden since the town was created a Royal Burgh more than 600 years ago. Each year in…...

date_range 1st July, 2023


Duns Summer Festival

Led by the Reiver and Reivers Lass and Right Hand Man and Right Hand Lass, Duns Summer Festival celebrates the town for a week complete…...

date_range 2nd July, 2023 - 8th July, 2023


Kirkcudbright Kite Picnic

Come along to Gartshore park in front of the swimming pool, bring a picnic and have a relaxing time watching the enormous kites. There are…...

date_range 2nd July, 2023


Jedburgh Callants Festival

The Callants Festival is a celebration over 2 weeks, marked by several traditional rides outs and other local events, culminating in Festival Day on the…...

date_range 7th July, 2023


NSM Traditional Music & Dance Festival

The 9th annual Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival takes place over the 7th-9th July 2023 and features concerts, workshops, solo piping…...

date_range 7th July, 2023 - 9th July, 2023


Portpatrick Lifeboat Week 2023

A week of activities to support the RNLI Lifeboat and her crew for locals and visitors alike....

date_range 10th July, 2023 - 5th August, 2023


Sanquhar Knitting Tour

Surrounded by the stunning countryside of South West Scotland, A’ the Airts Community Art Centre warmly welcome you to the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar, the…...

date_range 10th July, 2023


Kirkcudbright Scottish Music Nights

Held in the Harbour Square, a natural arena in the middle of town, this first Thursday night of entertanment features a mixture of traditional Scottish…...

date_range 13th July, 2023 - 24th August, 2023


Kirkcudbright Riding of the Marches

If you like horses then you will love this. A wonderful spectacle of over 100 horses and riders, beautifully presented, riding through the streets of…...

date_range 14th July, 2023


Kirkcudbright Country Fair

This fantastic family weekend is back and bigger than ever for 2023. This year our entertainment includes free rides and amusements for children, Riders of…...

date_range 15th July, 2023 - 16th July, 2023


Doonhame Festival

Early bird tickets are now on sale for this music festival set on the grounds of the Crichton in Dumfries. Camping, caravan, campervan pitches all…...

date_range 21st July, 2023 - 22nd July, 2023


Music at Paxton

Music at Paxton is a ten-day summer chamber music festival held at Paxton House, with outreach events held across the Scottish Borders. Concerts are presented…...

date_range 21st July, 2023 - 30th July, 2023


Galloway ReCycle Sportive

Galloway ReCycle Sportive is an annual summer event organised by the Rotary Club of Kirkcudbright to raise money for charities. Run by volunteers, its costs…...

date_range 22nd July, 2023


Spectacular Jousting

Skill, speed and the ultimate fight for glory. Watch as four knights compete in captivating battles to be crowned the champion! Lances will collide and…...

date_range 29th July, 2023 - 30th July, 2023


Gatehouse of Fleet Gala

The Gala Week held at the end of July at Gatehouse of Fleet is a typical series of summer celebrations in the Border tradition including…...

date_range 30th July, 2023 - 6th August, 2023


Kirkcudbright Art & Crafts Trail

Going from strength to strength Kirkcudbright’s award winning trail is not to be missed. Over four days artists, craftmakers, halls, galleries and businesses open their…...

date_range 4th August, 2023 - 7th August, 2023


Coldstream Civic Week

Coldstream Riders Association organise the rideouts during Coldstream Civic Week in August each year. Our rideouts go to Norham, Birgham Leitholm and of course the…...

date_range 6th August, 2023 - 12th August, 2023


Fin and Foil Open Championships

The first Scottish Fin and Foil Open Championship and the only 5 day event for iQFOiL Youth in the UK. Five days of windsurfing racing,…...

date_range 9th August, 2023 - 13th August, 2023


UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships

This is where the rubber meets the road for the world’s fastest and most fearless para-cyclists. Every mile matters in ruthless contests of speed, stamina…...

date_range 9th August, 2023 - 13th August, 2023


Galloway Country Fair

Galloway Country Fair is back this August with a fun-filled weekend dedicated to celebrating countryside and family life in rural Dumfries and Galloway. Enjoy exhilarating…...

date_range 12th August, 2023 - 13th August, 2023


Royal Burgh of Sanquhar Riding of the Marches

Annual Riding of the Marches, first recorded 1730, Cornet, Cornets Lass and Ensignalong with followers, over 150 horses set out on the Saturday to check…...

date_range 19th August, 2023


Raiders Gravel

Raiders Gravel is a four day gravel cycling event based in the Dumfries and Galloway town of Gatehouse of Fleet. From Thursday to Sunday, the…...

date_range 31st August, 2023 - 3rd September, 2023


Music at the Multiverse

TWO DAYS OF MUSIC, ONE SPECTACULAR EVENT We’re excited to announce the return of Music at the Multiverse taking place on 2nd and 3rd September…...

date_range 2nd September, 2023 - 3rd September, 2023


Tour O The Borders

Scotland's most beautiful closed-road cycling sportive is back for its tenth edition – and it's going to be a special one. For the first time…...

date_range 3rd September, 2023


Stranraer Oyster Festival

A three day celebration of the area’s unique coastal heritage, its people, its culture and its fabulous wealth of local produce. We are absolutely thrilled…...

date_range 15th September, 2023 - 17th September, 2023


Wigtown Book Festival

The 10-day Wigtown Book Festival is now one of the UK’s best-loved literary events set in the beautiful countryside of Dumfries & Galloway, south-west Scotland.…...

date_range 22nd September, 2023 - 1st October, 2023


Moffat Walking Weekend

A three day festival of walking in and around Moffat and its spectacular hills and valleys. We have a multitude of walks to suit everyone,…...

date_range 29th September, 2023 - 1st October, 2023