John Buchan 150th Anniversary

A whole host of events is taking place in August in Peeblesshire to mark the anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland's most famous writers.

Upcoming events at The Buchan Museum in Peebles:
The Museum will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of JB’s birth, with various events in Peebles.
Full details of the events are posted on the Museum website – www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk

Exhibition at Tweeddale Museum, Peebles (7th June-31 Aug) entitled ‘Text-Texture-Textiles’. John Buchan explored in textile art.

JB Country Walk (10am) and Town Walk (2pm) on Sat 23rd Aug. A walk around the area with readings. Starting from the Buchan Museum, Peebles. Free

Lyne Kirk commemorative service on Sun 24th Aug at 11.30am. Led by Prof Rev Ian Bradley

Eastgate Theatre, Peebles on Sun 24th Aug:
Exhibition in the Studio from 3pm-7pm ‘The Many Aspects of John Buchan’ Free
Video of the stage play ‘The 39 Steps’ at 4pm (Courtesy of the V&A Museum) Tickets free
Ursula Buchan talk ‘John Buchan, the Master Storyteller’ at 7.30pm Tickets £12
Ed James (author of local crime novels) at the Eastgate theatre - talk on 20th November entitled ‘John Buchan and Ed James – what’s the connection?’

Tickets for the events at the Eastgate theatre can be purchased direct from their website – www.eastgatearts.com