Lots more Easter fun and games in the beautiful grounds of Traquair House, including quite possibly the largest egg hunt anywhere in Scotland. There will be chocolate!
Scotland’s only authentic event of its kind, the Traquair Medieval Fayre offers an unbeatable mix of medieval entertainment, from jousting to jesters in the grounds of Scotland’s oldest inhabited house. A wonderful family event with jousting down the great grassed avenue of Traquair as well as a cannon firing display to start the event, archery, military drills and the occasional skirmish throughout the weekend!
A day out for dogs and their owners. Bring your dog along for some fun activities, competitions, displays and demos as well as doggy treats and organised walks. Highlights include Companion Dog Show with classes, sheep dog demonstration, agility, walks and mini circus, all in the beautiful grounds of Traquair House.
With one of the largest entries of livestock in Scotland, show jumping, dog shows, family entertainment and almost 100 trade stands, this annual celebration of all things farming and agriculture is an excellent showcase for the impressive livestock bred in the area. A fabulous day out for all the family!
There’s some frighteningly good fun to be had at Traquair this Halloween …
This year’s packed event features magic shows and ghost stories in the woods, face-painting and crafty workshops. Get up close and personal with some scary snakes and other creepy crawlies – or get a glimpse of the future with a tarot card reading. There’ll be some traditional Halloween games including dooking for apples and a spooky treasure hunt in the grounds, plus prizes for the best dressed witches, wizards and more!
The Walled Garden Cafe will be serving delicious Halloween treats all day too.
Embrace the spirit of Christmas with a traditional day of seasonal activities at Scotland’s oldest inhabited house. Bring along your wish list for Santa in his luxurious grotto (must be pre-booked) and receive an early Christmas present too! With entertainment for all ages, local stalls selling gifts and crafts plus tasty food and hot drinks from the Old Walled Garden Café, Traquair’s Christmas Opening is a highlight of the winter season.
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, with 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!
This autumnal celebration of woodland culture – and showcase for Scotland’s makers in wood – is back after another successful outing last year. Whether you’re in the market for a bespoke piece of furniture, or just some replacement wooden spoons, there will be goods galore for sale – as well as a fringe programme of wood-related activities for all the family.
More details and website link to follow.
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.
The premier Highland Games in the Scottish Borders takes place in the spectacular surroundings of Hay Lodge Park, Peebles. Events include a pipe band competition, traditional heavy events, Highland dancing competition, whisky tasting, haggis hurling, loads of stalls, fairground rides, plus great food and drink.
A fantastic selection of walks for all abilities and interests - and all in stunning locations in and around Kelso.
The Borders Book Festival returns to the Harmony House & Orchard in Melrose for another gathering of the great and good from the literary world. Keep an eye on the event website for programme details.
Outdoor promenade performances of Shakespeare classics return to the stunning grounds of Traquair House. Programme to be announced.
A unique gravel riding festival weekend, based at Traquair House in the heart of the Tweed Valley. The festival features two days of gravel riding on some of the most epic trails and roads the country has to offer. Both days start and finish at a lively festival village at Traquair House and each sees multiple Enduro-style timed stages. But it’s not just about bikes: the festival village features a host of activities and family-friendly entertainment, from live music to yoga classes, introductory bike sessions and more!
The UK’s biggest bike festival 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. Eat, drink, race, ride, shop, watch, cheer, jump and fly - all in one big weekend!
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.
They’re back! Instituted in 1827, The Games are the oldest organised sports meeting in Scotland and are part of a wider ten-day festival with events and fun for all ages.
A spectacular festival of local legend, history and tradition, with a range of events throughout the week. Expect LOTS of horses!
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:
An international mountain bike Race Festival featuring elite enduro athletes competing on some of the best hand-built and natural trails in the world; alongside a family-friendly event that’s bursting with big name cycling brands, activities, entertainment, street food and fringe events throughout the Tweed Valley.
Perfect for the enduro-curious who might feel slightly intimidated by the perceived commitment, technical difficulty or length of normal enduro races and the perfect taster event for younger riders (aged 12 and up). eBike categories also available. A TweedLove event.
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.
