June 2008
Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
When: Sunday, June 29 2008 12:00 - 16:00
Climb to a landmark summit and discover its unique history and wildlife.
Where: Burnmouth, Burnmouth
When: Sunday, June 29 2008 11:00 - 16:00
A 7 mile/11km walk along this cliff top path on a wonderful section of coastline.
Where: St. Mary’s Loch, off A708 Selkirk to Moffat Road
When: Sunday, June 29 2008 08:45 - 18:00
A challenge for the experienced, and plain daft! This is a Border Triathletes event.
Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
When: Saturday, June 28 2008 14:00 - 15:30
Learn how to identify common trees and discover the ancient beliefs connected with them in the company of Borders Forest Trust.
Where: Tweeddale Museum, High Street, Peebles
When: Saturday, June 28 2008 10:00 - Wednesday, August 20 2008 16:00
A collaborative venture, inspired by the rock art of the Tsodilo Hills in Botswana involving textile artist Barbara Reed, photographer Tim French and pupils from Washington School, Tyne & Wear.
Where: Kelso Royal British Legion, Roxburgh Street, Kelso
When: Wednesday, June 25 2008 19:00 - 21:00
Piper Laidlaw VC
Where: Kelso Library, Bowmont Street, Kelso
When: Wednesday, June 25 2008 24:00 - 24:00
War Poetry in Kelso Library
Where: Melrose Library, 18 Market Square, Melrose
When: Sunday, June 22 2008 11:30 - 12:30
Annabel Claridge visits Melrose Library
Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
When: Saturday, June 21 2008 14:00 - 15:30
Discover how designer-makers are making creative and sustainable use of local hardwood timber.
Where: Denholm, Denholm
When: Saturday, June 21 2008 14:00 - 17:00
Climb 1,000ft/350m to the rugged summit of this extinct volcano. A varied walk of 5 miles/8kms with hopefully some good views of the Scottish Borders.
Where: Festival Marquee, Harmony House, St Mary's Road, Melrose
When: Saturday, June 21 2008 12:00 - 13:00
Write On! Writing Competition Awards
Where: Festival Marquee, Harmony House, St Mary's Road, Melrose
When: Saturday, June 21 2008 10:00 - 11:00
Some children and teenagers miss out on the joys of reading - for all sorts of good reasons.
Where: Harmony House, Melrose
When: Saturday, June 21 2008 10:00 - Sunday, June 22 2008 17:00
There is a Children’s Book Festival running alongside the main Borders Book Festival, aimed at young readers from 4-12.
Where: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
When: Saturday, June 21 2008 10:00 - Sunday, July 27 2008 16:00
Moy Mackay's exhibition is a virtuoso fusion of richly colourful felted wool and embroidery.
Where: Hawick Library, North Bridge Street, Hawick
When: Friday, June 20 2008 10:30 - 11:30
James Spence Visits Hawick Library
Where: Harmony House, Melrose
When: Thursday, June 19 2008 18:00 - Sunday, June 22 2008 23:30
This well-known local event, is not to be missed! In its fifth year, it brings established and exciting authors into the Borders. This year it boasts names like Rory Bremner, Alistair Campbell, Douglas Hurd and Katherine Whitehorn. The event will also host the Sundial Scottish Arts Council Book Awards for the first time ever.
Where: Traquair, Traquair
When: Sunday, June 15 2008 10:00 - 16:00
Ranger led walk A total distance of 10 miles/16km with a climb of 1,700ft/500m.
Where: Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick
When: Saturday, June 14 2008 14:00 - Sunday, August 10 2008 17:00
A joint exhibition by Scottish Borders-based Rob Sutherland and West Yorkshire-based Ted Underhill.
Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
When: Saturday, June 14 2008 14:00 - 15:30
Discover how the Carrifran Valley is being reforested to create a new wildwood.
Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
When: Saturday, June 14 2008 10:15 - 16:45
Discover the rich past of Harestanes and its surroundings.
Where: Halliwell's House Museum, Market Place, Selkirk
When: Saturday, June 14 2008 10:00 - Sunday, July 20 2008 15:00
Poetry and photography by Northumberland-based artist Ian Williams.
Where: Coldstream Museum, 12 Market Square, Coldstream
When: Saturday, June 14 2008 10:00 - Sunday, August 24 2008 16:00
Embroidery, lacework, patchwork and more!
Where: Coldingham, Coldingham
When: Wednesday, June 11 2008 19:00 - 21:00
Join Walk it and Scottish Borders Council’s Archaeologist for a short walk to look at a 900 year old priory.
Where: Norham, Norham
When: Sunday, June 8 2008 14:00 - 17:00
Follow the River Tweed and the Border for 4 miles/6km from Norham to Milne Graden
Where: Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh
When: Saturday, June 7 2008 20:00 - 23:00
Enjoy a burger, discover the beauty of native moths and help celebrate National Moth Night!
Where: Old Gala House, Scott Crescent, Galashiels
When: Saturday, June 7 2008 10:00 - Saturday, July 5 2008 16:00
The annual display of members’ work.
Where: Harestanes, Near Ancrum
When: Saturday, June 7 2008 24:00 - Sunday, June 8 2008 24:00
A two day intermediate training course on Navigation for hillwalkers which includes assessment. Based at Harestanes by Ancrum.
Where: Tweed Valley,
When: Friday, June 6 2008 24:00 - Saturday, June 7 2008 23:00
Take up the challenge of a 50km walk across the hills of the Tweed Valley.
Where: Kelso Library, Bowmont Street, Kelso
When: Tuesday, June 3 2008 19:30 - 21:00
David Grant poetry - local and beyond.
Where: Auld Kirk, Market Place, Eyemouth
When: Monday, June 2 2008 24:00 - Friday, July 18 2008 24:00
An exhibition of portraits and landscapes by local artist Robert Thomson.
Where: Kelso, Kelso
When: Sunday, June 1 2008 10:00 - 16:00
A Ranger led walk of 12 miles/19km
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