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The Old Mill Yard - May Weekender

date_range 9th May, 2026

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Come and support a new venue, local food vendors, local drink producers and local musicians!

The Old Mill Yard offers a new way to experience food, drink and music in the Scottish Borders.

Based in a repurposed industrial yard at Langlands Mill in Newtown St Boswells, now reimagined as a rustique space to gather and graze, rooted with grassroots community spirit, a DIY ethos and a love for street food culture.

Our events are family friendly, dogs welcome. We have a mix of indoor and outdoor seating.
Saturdays will be a focus on live bands and livelier mini-festival atmosphere.
Sunday sessions will be relaxed atmosphere with acoustic music throughout the day.

Saturday 9th May - 12-10pm
Sunday 10th May - 12-8pm -


SATURDAY LINE UP:

Expect live music throughout the day from:

Zimbro -
Peebles/Innerleithen based band bringing you distilled musical sunshine...

Durango Blue -
An original Acoustic Rock, Roots, Blues and Americana duo based in the Scottish Borders.

Jazz House Party -
Delivering a modern, dancefloor-driven take on jazz, blending live improvisation with house, funk, and soulful grooves.

SUNDAY MUSIC:

Expect acoustic sessions throughout the day from:

The Shambles (Acoustic Set) -
The local likely lads return to the yard after their stormer of a performance at our pre-launch. This time, they're bringing something a bit different with an acoustic set for our first Sunday session.

Jenny Biddle -
Locally based indie blues & roots songsmith


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Vendors:

The Old Mill Yard Bar -
Crispy cold ones from Tempest Brewery (Tweedbank), Two Towns Down (Paisley) & Thistly Cross Cider (Eat Lothian)
Red & White Wine + Fizz
Spirits from The Borders Distillery (Hawick)

Free The Chilli -
Local scran merchants serving up their usual signature salt & chilli chicken among other tongue tingling tastes

Double Barrel BBQ -
Melt in the mouth smoked meat platters, fully stacked burgers and all the trimmings.

Coffee Inc -
Local purveyors of quality coffee, hot drinks and cakes

Photography & Videography
By attending, you consent to being photographed/filmed for promotional purposes unless you opt out on the day.

Please contact:
team@naughtycornerevents.com with any concerns.
12:00 to 22:00 - Saturday 9th May
12:00 to 20:00 - Saturday 9th May
The Old Mill Yard