Robert Smails are taking part in National Lottery Open Week, with the printworks open for guided tours at 11am on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd March 2025. Admission is free to anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket/scratchcard (any date). Prior booking is strongly advised. The museum shop will be open from 10.30am to 5pm on these dates.

The Wild Writers Festival returns to Peebles this winter with an expanded, five-day programme that includes elements of adventure stories and film. At its heart, however, it remains a celebration of writing that focuses on an appreciation of the natural world, with a refreshing mix of established and up-and-coming authors, including Helen Mort, Derek Gow, Kat Hill, Leif Bersweden, Jen Scotney and many more sharing their ideas, influences and inspirations. With a format that sees a mix of readings, meet-the-author sessions and signings, Q&As, panel discussions and lively solo presentations, this warm, welcoming event is a perfect antidote to any winter blues!

If you missed her last year, Sylvia Sceptre is back with two performances of Phantasmagorical! Phantasmagorical is a supernatural spectacle of stories and magic, swirling with dark storytelling, drama and magic. Does Sylvia Sceptre have the gift of second sight? Whatever you decide, you will have an intriguing experience to remember with this engaging, fun and alternative magic show.

Ages 16+, with themes of death and the afterlife

This autumnal showcase for Scotland’s makers in wood goes from strength to strength. This year’s event will see 25 makers exhibiting their goods, from bespoke pieces of furniture and sculptures to smaller items including wooden spoons, jigsaws and jewellery.

Suppliers of native and exotic hardwoods will be exhibiting too – and this year will also feature Mesmerising Mechanisms, a collection of wooden machines requiring audience participation. Come along and turn a handle or two!

The annual celebration of creativity in Innerleithen and Walkerburn returns with a packed programme of open artist studios, pop-up galleries, workshops, walking tours and live music. Keep an eye on social media for more updates!

The finale to TweedLove's enduro race season – and the final EVER TweedLove event – sees the race series return to the spiritual home of enduro: Innerleithen. Expect some big, boisterous and technical trails – and a few emotional farewells at the finish line. It’s going to be a packed field and a lively atmosphere in the town's shops, eateries and pubs.

The stage is set for a memorable weekend of live music and festival vibes in the heart of Innerleithen. Expect plenty of local talent, exceptional performances and a hearty Tweed Valley welcome in the town's fabulous Vale Club, Union Club and other venues. Check out the Facebook page for the full line-up – and a few hidden gems at the Saturday afternoon open mic session.

Round 2 of the TweedLove Enduro Series will be the centrepiece to the 2024 TweedLove Bike Festival. The valley will play host to some of the world’s fastest enduro riders as they take to the hills around Peebles and Innerleithen for a weekend of epic thrills - and most likely a few spills!

The UK’s biggest bike festival is back with something for every age and ability of rider. Race or ride an event, or just soak up the bikefest vibe. See website for the many individual events and activities, including the YT Industries International – Round 2 of the TweedLove Enduro Series – the much-loved Enjoyro for the slightly less hardcore and a classic sportive around the stunning south of Scotland roads. Eat, drink, race, ride, shop, watch, cheer, jump and fly - all in one big weekend!

Last year’s inaugural Electric Weekend was a highlight of the cycling calendar – so it’s no surprise this epic adventure designed exclusively for e-mountain bikers is back. Join the e-crew for two days of racing on some of the best trails in the furthest reaches of the valley, a dedicated campsite and event base, open air cinema, food, beer and more. It promises to be another awesome weekend on and off the bike.

For the first time ever, you can wander the woodlands of Traquair and see some of Scotland's oldest trees lit up at night. These atmospheric woodlands were once the hunting grounds of the kings and queens of Scotland – and you can experience them in all their historical glory under the cover of darkness. See the ancient yew tree circle sparkle, and explore the Traquair maze with added light and drama! Hot chocolate, soup and refreshments available.

Vallelujah sees two-days of riding (practice Saturday, race day Sunday) on some of the best enduro trails in the UK. The course, as usual, will be kept under wraps until the event but expect a top-notch mix of great Tweed Valley trails. The perfect end to the YT Industries TweedLove Triple Crown Series for 2023.

Walks for all levels of ability and interest - and all in stunning locations in and around the Kelso area.

All roads lead to Glentress Forest this August for the world’s premier mountain bike cross-country races. Attracting the world’s leading riders – and the world’s cycling media – the Cycling World Champs will put the Tweed Valley well and truly on the biking map. Come and be part of the action and celebrate the Power of the Bike with us!

The third TweedLove Enduro Series round returns to Innerleithen – the spiritual home of enduro in the UK – for some classic racing on the best of the Tweed Valley’s enduro trails. Expect a packed field, one of the most thrilling UK races of the year and a lively atmosphere in the town's shops, eateries and pubs.

Often called the mecca of UK mountain biking, and home to ESO, there was no question that the Tweed Valley would feature on the 2022 SES race circuit. The area is famed for its trail centre network at Glentress and the more gnarly trails of Caberston & Traquair forests in Innerleithen. But don’t be fooled that these are the only types of riding in the valley. Our backyard is awash with lesser known hand-built trails, some of which you’ll get the chance to ride at the SES Tweed Valley. This event is an EWS Qualifier race, giving those on the pathway to professional sport, the opportunity to accrue crucial qualifying points.

TweedLove Festival's big enduro! One of the most sought after enduros in the UK calendar, this year it is also Round Six (the final, deciding round) of the British National Enduro Series and the British Enduro Championships 2022.

TweedLove’s intermediate level Enduro. It's a proper enduro, but not as long or technical as the full British Championships course. This race is aimed at those who have out-grown Enjoyro-level races but aren't sure about taking on the full British Champs. This race is more low key — no seeding, just great racing and good times.

The return of the annual celebration of all things creative is centred on Peebles’ Eastgate Theatre with an exciting mix of live music, drama – with Borders Pub Theatre giving six new plays about the Tweed and The National Theatre of Scotland presenting a resonant story around political morality – and plenty of action outside. Look out for the Callants Annual Busking Competition, film shows in one of the smallest theatres in the country, plus a walk and talk themed around John Buchan’s local connections.

An exhilarating weekend of adventure films from the world, inspirational speakers and outdoor activities in the beautiful Tweed Valley. A chance to meet your heroes, plus discover some new ones! Films and speakers at the Eastgate Theatre, activities everywhere else. Full programme available here:

https://issuu.com/eastgatearts/docs/digital_poff_2022_12pp