Things To Do

August 17

Paxton House, one of the Borders’ most beautiful buildings can now be enjoyed for free by members of the National Trust for Scotland, the charity that protects Scotland’s national and natural treasures.

A new group, Duns Musical Memories, is set to launch later this month for anyone who wishes to enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment and reminiscence.

It is 30 years since Doors Open Days were first held in Scotland as part of the European City of Culture celebrations.

A new snorkel trail featuring some of Berwickshire’s most beautiful bays and beaches has been launched.

Edinburgh may capture the headlines when it comes to festivals in August, but art lovers don’t need to head to the capital for creative entertainment next month.

Borders Art Fair is now accepting exhibitor applications for 2020.

The legacy of Jim Clark will feature prominently at this year’s Royal Highland Show at Ingliston which starts on Thursday, June 20.

Families and young people from across Scotland could enjoy a free weekend away – courtesy of Hostelling Scotland and the Scottish Civic Trust.

An important new exhibition of thirteen stunning paintings and two sketchbooks by JMW Turner is open at The Granary Gallery in Berwick.

An exciting exhibition celebrating the popular craft of rag rugging is on show at Coldstream Museum.

There’s far more to TweedLove’s Transcend Bike Festival than just serious racing.

The national Museum of Flight at East Lothian is offering visitors an award-winning wartime experience this Sunday, May 12.

A celebration of what heavy horses have been used for over their working life is being held in north Northumberland this weekend.

Few people these days will wake up every day looking forward to doing the job they love.

People in Scotland used to be brought up on a diet of meat and two veg but the times are definitely changing.

This month will mark 250 years since the patent for James Watt’s separate steam condenser was issued.

Representatives from Sea the Change community interest company were at Preston Village Hall running a ‘Green Cleaning Workshop’.

On a bonny bright sunny morning in early September, four volunteers from the Scottish Wildlife Trust (Berwickshire members’ group) committee turned up ready and keen to assist in the lopping of branches on the north side of the ‘Hen Poo’ (Heron Pool) on Duns Castle estate.