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Concert: The Meteoric Rise of the Little Egret, at Dryburgh Abbey

Riddell Fiddles presents a 40 minute foray, with live music and visuals, into the fascinating life and history of the little egret, celebrating its return to Scotland and the River Tweed. This concert takes place at the historic Dryburgh Abbey, and is open to all visitors, included in your ticket price to visit the Abbey, […]

Concert: The Meteoric Rise of the Little Egret, at Abbotsford Chapel

Riddell Fiddles presents a 40 minute foray, with live music and visuals, into the fascinating life and history of the little egret, celebrating its return to Scotland and the River Tweed. This concert takes place at the historic chapel at Abbotsford. ‘The Meteoric Rise of the Little Egret’ project is supported by Destination Tweed’s Community […]

The Hum and the Heat

She tucks her frozen fingers into the pockets of her rough woolen jacket Getting close to the familiar clunking of the heavy machinery racket The mesmerising hum glides down walls made of stone And bumps over cobbled streets where mill children had grown Over the wall, as she passes, she hears the flow of the […]

Lord Dowding, Air Chief Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of RAF Fighter Command

Lord Dowding is probably Moffat’s most famous son as, during the Second World War, he led RAF Fighter Command in its defeat of the Luftwaffe, saving the UK from a Nazi invasion. Wartime prime minister Winston Churchill dubbed him the ‘architect of deliverance’. Dowding was born in Moffat at St Ninian’s Preparatory School. He was […]

FULLY BOOKED Towers of the Tweed: Whytbank Tower

FULLY BOOKED This event was re-scheduled after the previous date having to be cancelled unavoidably at short notice, with places going to those who had previously signed up. Please keep an eye on the events calendar, or join the Uncovering the Tweed mailing list, to find out about further opportunities for participation.

FULLY BOOKED Towers of the Tweed: Torwoodlee Tower & Fishers Tower

FULLY BOOKED This event was re-scheduled after the previous date having to be cancelled unavoidably at short notice, with places going to those who had previously signed up. Please keep an eye on the events calendar, or join the Uncovering the Tweed mailing list, to find out about further opportunities for participation.