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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

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

Afternoon Tea

We are delighted to launch a series of Afternoon Tea experiences which will be available to enjoy at Thirlestane on set days throughout the Spring…...

date_range 23rd July, 2023 - 21st October, 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 Golden Eagle Festival 2023

The Moffat 2023 Golden Eagle Festival returns to Scotland's First and Only 'Eagle Town' this September with a fantastic line-up of guest speakers, guided walks,…...

date_range 22nd September, 2023 - 24th September, 2023

Country & Food Festival

The Country & Food Festival will be a celebration of culinary excellence and community spirit promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages. The…...

date_range 23rd September, 2023

Kirkcudbright Kite Festival

The Kirkcudbright Kite Festival is fast approaching! Come and join us on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September from 11am – 3pm at the Solway…...

date_range 23rd September, 2023 - 24th September, 2023

William Trotter Furniture Study Day

Join furniture historian David Jones and Paxton House’s Curator, Dr Fiona Salvesen Murrell, for a masterclass study day examining the internationally important Trotter furniture collection…...

date_range 27th September, 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

Halloween Trail

On 1st October our Halloween Trail opens and we welcome all – witches, wizards and all things spooky – dressing up is very much encouraged!…...

date_range 1st October, 2023 - 31st October, 2023

Kirkcudbright Festival of Light

Three days of performances, art installations & illuminated experiences! This year’s Festival of Light is back with spectacular light displays, fantastic events and our Lantern…...

date_range 5th October, 2023 - 7th October, 2023

Galashiels Autumn Walking Festival

Come and join us for the first Galashiels Autumn Walking Festival! This is a mini-festival over the weekend of 6-8 October 2023. With a choice…...

date_range 6th October, 2023 - 8th October, 2023

The Aurora With Jesse Beaman

Dark Sky Ranger Jesse Beaman will be discussing how Solar Activity leads to the creation a geo-magnetic storm, one of the most beautiful atmospheric effects…...

date_range 6th October, 2023

The Potion-maker's Quest - Jedburgh

Do you know your mugwort from your mallow, and teasel from thyme? Join us for this Family Halloween trail, hunt for the potion ingredients and…...

date_range 7th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

The Potion-maker's Quest - Melrose

Do you know your mugwort from your mallow, and teasel from thyme? Join us for this Family Halloween trail, hunt for the potion ingredients and…...

date_range 7th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

The Potion-maker's Quest - New Abbey

Do you know your mugwort from your mallow, and teasel from thyme? Join us for this Family Halloween trail, hunt for the potion ingredients and…...

date_range 7th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Hallowe'en at Witch Corner: The World Below

Discover Witch Corner's show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of their favourite season. Our spirits of the forest have woken up for…...

date_range 7th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

The Potion-maker's Quest - Caerlaverock

Do you know your mugwort from your mallow, and teasel from thyme? Join us for this Family Halloween trail, hunt for the potion ingredients and…...

date_range 7th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Curiously Creepy Pumpkin Patch

Visit the Dalkeith Country Park curiously creepy pumpkin patch this October. Enjoy picking the perfect pumpkin and discover what lies below our pumpkin patch ~…...

date_range 14th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Kids' Halloween Cookie Decorating Workshops

Decorate Halloween cookies at Dalkeith Country Park with a fun hands-on workshop for kids! Little ones under the age of 12 can decorate Halloween pumpkin…...

date_range 14th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Kids' Halloween Craft Workshops

Create Halloween decorations at Dalkeith Country Park with a fun hands-on Halloween workshop for children. Little pumpkins under the age of 12 can paint their…...

date_range 14th October, 2023 - 28th October, 2023

Pumpkin Picking

Here at Ernespie Farm we have been planning our Pumpkin Picking events for months! It’s our favourite holiday (alongside Easter and Christmas obviously) and each…...

date_range 14th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Pumpkin Patch - Drumlanrig Castle

Grab a wheelbarrow, follow the Halloween trail and pick the perfect pumpkin at Drumlanrig Castle’s brand new pumpkin patch for October 2023. Follow the Halloween…...

date_range 14th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Kids' Halloween Crochet Workshops

This is a really fun hands-on Halloween themed crochet workshop for children and teenagers! Youngsters age 9 – 15 years can create a crochet bat…...

date_range 15th October, 2023 - 21st October, 2023

Spooky Storytelling at Restoration Yard

Book your little pumpkins into our Spooky Storytelling sessions this October. Enjoy a selection of stories suitable for children age 2-6 years, including The Baddies,…...

date_range 15th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

The Wild Goose Festival

Wild Goose Festival is an annual exploration of nature, creativity, and place. The 11 day, family-friendly programme of activity, learning and play celebrates the incredible…...

date_range 19th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

October Holidays Kids MTB Session

2 hour MTB session for youngsters aged 11-15. Have fun, learn new skills, make new friends - there may be puddles!...

date_range 19th October, 2023

Kids School Holidays MTB sessions

2 hour mountain bike session for kids aged 6-10years. Lots of fun in the forest learning new skills, making new friends and possibily getting a…...

date_range 19th October, 2023

Halloween Trail

Gather your little monsters for ghoulishly great family fun and frights on our Halloween Pumpkin Trail through the enchanting Castle Gardens and Woodlands. *Tickets on…...

date_range 20th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Autumn Trad Festival

An amazing weekend full of talented performers from all across the trad music scene! The line up this year will include performances from: Roo &…...

date_range 20th October, 2023 - 21st October, 2023

Legends and Lore at Castle Loch

The atmospheric surroundings of Castle Loch, Lochmaben form the perfect backdrop to an evening of spine-chilling storytelling… Join Mostly Ghostly to discover the origins of…...

date_range 20th October, 2023

Kirkcudbright Food Festival

The Kirkcudbright Food Festival is back for 2023 with a great line up of fantastic chefs and this year we are showcasing the very best…...

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

Dumfries Ghost Walk

Ghosts, ghouls, murder and witchcraft! Join Mostly Ghostly for a terrifying tour around darkest Dumfries... Let us guide you on an unforgettable journey through the…...

date_range 22nd October, 2023

Ghosts and Graverobbers Tour

Join your trusty guides and explore the role of the Resurrection Men (graverobbers) in Dumfries. Woven between these tales, you'll discover much about the town's…...

date_range 22nd October, 2023

Kids School Holidays MTB sessions

2-hour mountain bike session in the forest for children ages 6-10 years old- learn new skills, make new friends, have lots of fun and maybe…...

date_range 25th October, 2023

Kids School Holidays MTB sessions

2 hour mountain bike session for youngsters aged 11-15years. Lots of fun learning new skills, making new friends and possibly getting muddy in the forest....

date_range 26th October, 2023

Spooky Walk at Ernespie Farm

Join us for our SELL OUT Halloween event! Our incredibly popular Spooky Walks at Ernespie Farm have returned for another fang-tastic year! So grab your…...

date_range 26th October, 2023 - 29th October, 2023

Waking The Witch

The dark days of the witch trials left a powerful mark on the town of Dumfries… At the height of the persecutions, at least 78…...

date_range 27th October, 2023

Spooktacular Fun Day

On the 29th October enjoy our Spooktacular Fun Day, with Halloween themed games, crafts and trail – fun for all the family!...

date_range 29th October, 2023

Halloween at Traquair

Join us for a day of spooky fun for all ages on Sunday 29th October at Traquair. Brave the spooky passage, dook for apples, and…...

date_range 29th October, 2023

Kirkcudbright Halloween Trail

The town will be lit in a different way on this spooky night! It’s Halloween, so come on a walk around the town, well…. only…...

date_range 31st October, 2023

Broughton House by Candlelight

An evening of thrills and highlights as the National Trust for Scotland and Mostly Ghostly present... Broughton House by Candlelight. Broughton House guides will present…...

date_range 31st October, 2023

Behind the Scenes Tour

Join us for a series of behind-the-scenes tours which take a detailed look at different aspects of life at Paxton House after the house has…...

date_range 1st November, 2023 - 22nd November, 2023

The Moon with Jesse Beaman

Dark Sky Ranger Jesse Beaman will be taking a closer look at the features of the lunar surface and covering everything from eclipses, lunar-landings, super-micro…...

date_range 3rd November, 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

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 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

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

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

Borders Book Festival

This four-day extravaganza welcomes to the Scottish Borders some of the biggest names from the world of literature, entertainment, and politics. Organisers will release an…...

date_range 13th June, 2024 - 16th June, 2024

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