Part of Borders Meadows Trust’s community grant-funded project, this exciting event invites you to join Amanda Edmiston in the grounds of iconic Abbotsford House, home of legendary poet and author Sir Walter Scott. This workshop will take a simple multisensory look at working with botanical elements, with a focus on the plants and stories connecting […]

Part of Innerleithen Open Studios 2025, this will be a lively social evening with storytelling from Franziska Droll, songs and music from The Wee Chorus, Scottish folk songs from Mike Lamont, and Zimbro, a local four-piece band playing in a samba/bosa nova style. Snacks will be provided but please bring your own drinks. Tickets are […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]