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Open Studios, 27-28 September

A weekend of open artist studios, pop-up galleries and workshops celebrating creativity in Innerleithen, Walkerburn and Traquair. There are lots of events on offer over the weekend, for more information please head over to the festival’s Facebook page. You can also download a copy of the map showing locations for workshops and open studios throughout […]

Uncovering the Tweed: Project Update and Your Input!

Now that we have come towards the end of the first year of Uncovering the Tweed, Dr Graeme Cavers of AOC Archaeology Group will share the results of work so far – from Iron Age scooped settlements to deserted medieval villages, from lithics to LiDAR – as well as providing an outline of activities planned […]

Newstead Sundials Festival

A Celebration of Newstead’s unique history and heritage. Nestled between the Eildon Hills and the River Tweed, the Newstead Sundials Festival is a celebration that brings together our community and visitors to consider the passage of time through our unique settlement. The festival will be a vibrant tapestry of music, workshops, stories, food, and community […]

Melrose Plug Planting

Join Buglife Conservation Officer Kate O’Leary for a day of plug planting to help improve local wildflower meadows for biodiversity! Works will begin at Priorswalk Park before walking to Melrose Parish Church for more plug planting. Light refreshments will be provided and sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing is recommended. To register your interest, please […]

Kingsway Volunteer Raking

Join Buglife Conservation Officer Kate O’Leary for a day of hay raking to help improve wildflower meadows for biodiversity! This work will rake off meadow cuttings from a site which was planted and seeded with volunteers last year at Kingsway, Peebles. Volunteers can also learn more about meadow management and native wildflower species. Light refreshments […]

River Tweed Trail Business Engagement Workshop – what makes a good trailhead town?

Launching in 2028, the River Tweed Trail will be one of the UK’s newest walking and cycling routes, following the course of the river from Moffat to Berwick-upon-Tweed. At approximately 113 miles, The River Tweed Trail will provide day and multi-day activities connecting communities, businesses and attractions along the river. Users of the trail will […]