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| 03/03/2005 | OUT AND ABOUT IN THE SCOTTISH BORDERS | ABOUT THIS CALENDAR Attached to the Maxton Parish website, this is an attempt by the Maxton Naturewatch Group to put together, in the one place, the details of the many outdoor, historical, and natural history related events taking place throughout the Border area. Hopefully this may be the start of a "one-stop shop" for these events rather than having to thumb through the many public ... [more] |
| 01/01/2005 | Contacts for Events on this Site | Contact info for Scottish Borders events organisers listed here. BFT Borders Forest Trust The Green Shed, Monteviot Nurseries, Ancrum, Nr. Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, TD8 6TU Tel. 01835 830750 Email enquiries@bordersforesttrust.org Website www.bordersforesttrust.org BHT Buccleuch Countryside Service Buccleuch Heritage Trust, Bowhill House and Country Park, Selkirk, TD7 5ET Te. 0 ... [more] |
| 03/03/2013 | Notes and Advice for Ranger Led Walks | RANGER LED WALKS 2013 - 2014 Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service Planning Department, Council HQ Newtown St Boswells MELROSE TD6 OSA Tel: 01835 826750 email:rangers@scotborders.gov.uk BOOKING For most of the activities listed in this pamphlet there is no need to book in advance. Where booking is required this is stated in the description for the event. STARTING ... [more] |
| 01/01/2011 | Designated Walks in the Scottish Borders | St Cuthbert's Way Border Abbeys Way Southern Upland Way Berwickshire Coastal Path John Buchan Way ... [more] |
| 20/02/2013 | EXHIBITIONS & PROGRAMMES OF EVENTS | See below for Details of Exhibitions and Programmes of Events. ... [more] |
| 23/03/2013 | Exhibitions at Harestanes 2013 | Sat 23rd March – Mon 27th May With the Grain A Celebration of the Life and Work of Tim Stead Tim Stead (1952-2000) spent his early working years at Harestanes, on his way to becoming one of the country’s most respected and talented artist craftsmen. This is the final opportunity to see this exhibition which features some of Tim’s keynote pieces and includes furniture and sculpture available t ... [more] |
| 04/04/2013 | SBC Ranger Led Walk Programme 2013-2014 | Ranger led walk programme 2013-2014 Scottish Borders Biodiversity Month 18th May – 16th June This month long programme of events for all ages is a great way to discover the fantastic variety of wildlife local to you. Join in walks and talks across the Scottish Borders. The Borders Biodiversity Month leaflet will be out by the end of March and available in Tourist Information Centres and librar ... [more] |
| 03/03/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walks 2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 03/03/2011 | Walk it Walks in the Scottish Borders | Monthly Walks Walk it out and about Newtown St Boswells – monthly on a Thursday at 10.00 am Contact: Audrey 01835 823049 for dates Come and take part in a walk in this lovely area near the River Tweed with open fields and gentle hills. Walks generally last about 2 hours, at an easy pace, and usually end at a local garden centre for refreshments. Walks are free but refreshments are paid by ... [more] |
| 24/02/2006 | EVENTS & HAPPENINGS | Detail for each event is given on its own single page in calendar order. ... [more] |
| 29/05/2013 | Harestanes Butterfly Survey | Wed 29th May 1400-1530 Outdoor event Harestanes Butterfly Survey Take part in a national survey for Butterfly Conservation over a 1 mile route. No experience necessary. Under-16s mustbe with an adult. No dogs. FREE. Max. of 10 participants. Booking: Advised. Part of Scottish Borders, Naturally! 18th May-16th June. More details at www.scotborders.gov.uk/naturally ... [more] |
| 29/05/2013 | Evening Woodland Walk at Harestanes | Wed 29th May 2000-2200 Outdoor event Evening Woodland Walk Discover a world of bats, moths and owls on a short walk in the woods at dusk. No dogs. Ages 8 to adult. Under-16s must be with an adult. Max. of 24 participants. Adult £5, Child £3. Booking: Essential. Part of Scottish Borders, Naturally! 18th May-16th June. More details at www. scotborders.gov.uk/naturally ... [more] |
| 30/05/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 01/06/2013 | Harestanes BioBlitz | Sat 1st June 1300-1600 Outdoor event Harestanes BioBlitz Help to identify the wide range of animals, fungi and plants that make Harestanes their home and continue a long tradition of wildlife recording. Experts from TWIC (The Wildlife Information Centre) and other organisations will be on hand to lead recording parties. Ages 8 to adult Under 16's must be with an adult. FREE ... [more] |
| 01/06/2013 | Tesco Bank 4 Abbeys Challenge | Sat 1st June 1000-1700 Hosted event Tesco Bank 4 Abbeys Challenge A hike & bike charity challenge by TESCO bank staff in aid of 3 nominated charities ... [more] |
| 02/06/2013 | Indoor & Outdoor event Wildlife Family Fun Day | Sunday 2nd June 1200-1600 Indoor & Outdoor event Wildlife Family Fun Day Celebrate Scottish Biodiversity Week with lots of activities and hands-on advice from wildlife experts. Try table-top pond-dipping, make a bumblebee house or create your own leaf art! FREE entry. Harestanes, Ancrum, Jedburgh TD8 6UQ NT 641244. ... [more] |
| 03/06/2013 | Guided Walk at Old Melrose | Monday 3rd June at 1.30pm. (by kind permission of Mr William Younger) A gentle two hour walk through the beautiful Ravenswood Estate, the site of the original Melrose Monastery and visiting the recently restored Victorian Summer House. hear tales of our local Saints - Aidan, Boisil and Cuthbert. Meet at Old Melrose Tearoom (off A68 south of Leaderfoot roundabout) Cost Adult £2 Children ... [more] |
| 05/06/2013 | Harestanes Butterfly Survey | Wed 5th June 1400-1530 Outdoor event Take part in a national survey for Butterfly Conservation over a 1 mile route. No experience necessary. Under-16s must be with an adult. No dogs. FREE. Max. of 10 participants. Booking: Advised. Part of Scottish Borders, Naturally! 18th May-16th June. More details at www.scotborders.gov.uk/naturally ... [more] |
| 06/06/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 08/06/2013 | HIKE - Moderate - Bier Law Circular | Saturday 8th June, 10am - 3pm HIKE - Moderate Bier Law Circular Starting from Walkerburn we will climb through the forest looking down on this wee mill town nestled in the valley and there are great views north to the Moorfoot Hills for much of the walk; a good chance to see wild flora and a variety of bird species. Distance of 7 1/2miles/12km; climb of 8 ... [more] |
| 08/06/2013 | Beekeeping in the Borders | Sat 8th 1300-1600 Indoor event (Courtyard Meeting Room) Beekeeping in the Borders Ever thought about keeping bees? Come along and meet members of the Borders Beekeepers Association and discover why so many people are taking up this ancient and rewarding activity. FREE. No booking required. Part of Scottish Borders, Naturally! 18th May-16th June. More details at www.scotborders.gov.u ... [more] |
| 12/06/2013 | Butterfly Survey at Harestanes | Wed 12th June 1400-1530 Outdoor event Butterfly Survey Take part in a national survey for Butterfly Conservation over a 1 mile route. No experience necessary. Under-16s must be with an adult. No dogs. FREE. Max. of 10 participants. Booking: Advised. Part of Scottish Borders, Naturally! 18th May-16th June. More details at www.scotborders.gov.uk/naturally ... [more] |
| 13/06/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 15/06/2013 | BeeWalk Workshop | Sat 15th June 1000-1600 Outdoor & Indoor event BeeWalk Workshop: bumblebee survey training Would you like to help the Bumblebee Conservation Trust monitor one of our most important groups of pollinators? Come along and learn how to survey bumblebees and identify the most common species. Ages 16 to adult. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Lunch and refreshments wil ... [more] |
| 16/06/2013 | 52nd Annual Jimmie Guthrie Memorial Run | Sun 16th June Sunday 16th June 1330-1430 Hosted event 52nd Annual Jimmie Guthrie Memorial Run A great chance to see a range of vintage cars and motor cycles as they call in at Harestanes. Organised by the Hawick and Border Motor Cycle Club. More details at http://jimmieguthrie.weebly.com ... [more] |
| 17/06/2013 | WALK THE BORDERS ABBEYS WAY | WALK THE BORDERS ABBEYS WAY to celebrate 900 years of the foundation charter for Kelso Abbey The Borders Abbeys Way is a circular long distance route of 109km/68 miles through the central Scottish Borders area. It includes the towns of Hawick and Selkirk and links the Borders Abbeys of Kelso, Jedburgh, Melrose and Dryburgh. This year there is the opportunity to walk the route in 6 sections in ... [more] |
| 17/06/2013 | Borders Abbeys Way – Kelso to Jedburgh | Monday 17th June, 10am - 5pm, Borders Abbeys Way – Kelso to Jedburgh HIKE - Grade LONG Look out for goosander, heron and dippers on the River Teviot. A total distance of 13 miles / 20 kms total. FREE. Meet at 10am at the Knowes car park, KELSO TD5 7BH (behind the Abbey). NT 729338. Free return transport provided at end of ... [more] |
| 18/06/2013 | Borders Abbeys Way – Jedburgh - Hawick | Tuesday 18th June, 10am - 5pm, Borders Abbeys Way – Jedburgh - Hawick HIKE - Grade STRENUOUS Walk over Black Law to Bedrule and Denholm, then following the River Teviot. A total distance of 14.5 miles/23 kms, total ascent 1300ft / 400m. FREE Meet at 10am at Teviotdale Leisure Centre Car Park, HAWICK TD9 8AG NT505153 Free transport provided from here to start of walk. For furt ... [more] |
| 19/06/2013 | Borders Abbeys Way – Hawick –Selkirk | Wednesday 19th June, 10am – 4.30 pm, Borders Abbeys Way – Hawick –Selkirk HIKE - LONG Walk through farmland and forestry following part of the old Thief’s Road. A variety of wildlife and flowers should be seen and good views from Wollrig and Drinkstone Hill. A total distance of 12 miles/19 kms with a climb of 1,200ft/370m FREE Meet at 10am at Bus stance, Selkirk Square, SELKIRK TD ... [more] |
| 20/06/2013 | Borders Abbeys Way – Selkirk - Melrose | Thursday 20th June, 10am - 4pm, Borders Abbeys Way –Selkirk -Melrose HIKE - LONG Walk along this section of the Borders Abbeys Way. The route takes us over Selkirk Common, past Half crown Corner to Cauldshiels loch and then by Abbotsford to follow the Tweed to Melrose. A total distance of 10 miles/16 kms with a climb of 875ft/270m. FREE. Meet at 10am outside the Visitor Information ... [more] |
| 20/06/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 21/06/2013 | Borders Abbeys Way –Melrose –Dryburgh – Makerstoun | Friday 21st June, 10am - 4pm, Borders Abbeys Way –Melrose –Dryburgh – Makerstoun HIKE - MODERATE Walk Priors walk, past the Rhymers stone and by Dryburgh Abbey. Follow Tweed and roads to Makerstoun. A total distance of 9 miles/14km kms FREE Meet at 10am outside the Visitor Information Centre opposite the Abbey in MELROSE. TD6 9LG NT 547343 Free return transport provided. For f ... [more] |
| 22/06/2013 | Ancient Tree Hunt at Harestanes | Sat 22nd June 1000-1500 Hosted Outdoor event Ancient Tree Hunt Discover amazing heritage trees and help secure their future by recording them. Free. Children must be with an adult. Please bring a picnic. Booking: Essential. Event organised by Woodland Trust Scotland and Tree Register of the British Isles. ... [more] |
| 22/06/2013 | Borders Abbeys Way – Makerstoun to Kelso | Saturday 22nd June, 11am -3pm, Borders Abbeys Way – Makerstoun to Kelso HIKE – MODERATE The final leg of the Borders Abbeys Way takes us from Makerstoun through fertile arable land and around wooded estates back to Kelso 7 miles / 11kms FREE. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at 10am at the Knowes car park, KELSO TD5 7BH (behind the Abbey). NT 729338. F ... [more] |
| 27/06/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 02/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 03/07/2013 | Arty Wednesday at Harestanes | Wed 3rd July 1400-1600 Indoor event Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 04/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 09/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 10/07/2013 | Art Wednesday at Harestanes | Wed 10th July 1400-1600 Indoor event Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 11/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 12/07/2013 | Muckle Minibeasts at Harestanes | Fri 12th July 1400-1545 Outdoor event Muckle Minibeasts Discover an incredible world of animals at your feet! Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 15 participants. £3. Booking: Advised ... [more] |
| 16/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 17/07/2013 | Arty Wednesday at Harestanes | Wed 17th July 1400-1600 Indoor event Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 18/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 23/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 24/07/2013 | Arty Wednesday at Harestanes | Wed 24th July 1400-1600 Indoor event Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 25/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 26/07/2013 | Wild in the Woods! at Harestanes | Fri 26th July 1400-1600 Outdoor event Wild in the Woods! Have fun building a den, learning outdoor crafts and making a tasty woodland snack. Ages 8 to adult. £5. Max. of 12 participants. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 30/07/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 01/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 02/08/2013 | Muckle Minibeasts at Harestanes | Fri 2nd August 1400-1545 Outdoor event Muckle Minibeasts Discover an incredible world of animals at your feet! Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 15 participants. £3. Booking: Advised ... [more] |
| 04/08/2013 | Harestanes Craft Fair | Sun 4th August 1200-1600 Harestanes Craft Fair Scottish Borders, selling quality gifts and products. Craft activities for all the family too. FREE entry. ... [more] |
| 06/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 07/08/2013 | Arty Wednesday | Wed 7th August 1400-1600 Indoor event Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 07/08/2013 | Bats and Moths at Harestanes | Wed 7th August 2015-2230 Outdoor event Bats and Moths at Harestanes Discover the secret and surprising world of bats and moths! See what comes to the moth trap with a local expert and enjoy a short twilight walk to view and hear bats. Warm clothing essential. No dogs. Under-16s must be with an adult. Adult £6, Child £3. Booking: Essential. ... [more] |
| 08/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 09/08/2013 | Wild in the Woods! at Harestanes | Fri 9th August 1400-1600 Outdoor event Wild in the Woods! Have fun building a den, learning outdoor crafts and making a tasty woodland snack. Ages 8 to adult. £5. Max. of 12 participants. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 10/08/2013 | Intro. to Lichen ID at Harestanes | Sat 10th August 1000-1600 Training event Intro. to Lichen ID Improving our knowledge of nature relies on accurate identification. Lichen experts Brian and Sandy Coppins lead a workshop which includes a visit to a local lichen monitoring site. Ages 16 to adult. Max. of 10 participants. FREE. Organised by The Wildlife Information Centre. Booking: Essential (via www.wildlifeinfor ... [more] |
| 13/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 14/08/2013 | Arty Wednesday at Harestanes | Wed 14th August 1400-1600 Indoor event Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 15/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 17/08/2013 | Culter Fell | Saturday 17th August 10am – 5pm HIKE - STRENUOUS Culter Fell Climb 2 of the 38 Border Donalds (hills over 2000 feet) on this 9 mile/14km hike around the Holms valley (total climb 2800ft/ 860m); an opportunity to see upland wildlife and good views across the Forth/Clyde Valley. No dogs. Meet near Glenkirk at the end of the public road. NT079294. Adults £5, concessions £3, children fr ... [more] |
| 17/08/2013 | Intro. to Spider ID at Harestanes | Sat 17th August 1000-1600 Training event Intro. to Spider ID Improving our knowledge of wildlife relies on accurate identification. Spider expert Chris Cathrine leads a workshop which uses microscopes to spot key features. Ages 16 to adult. Max. of 12 participants. FREE. Organised by The Wildlife Information Centre. Booking: Essential (via www.wildlifeinformation.co.uk) ... [more] |
| 20/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 22/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 25/08/2013 | Healthy @ Harestanes | Sun 25th August 1300-1600 Outdoor & Indoor event Healthy @ Harestanes Have a go at Zumba dance exercise and try samples of great-tasting food. Sponsored by Gill Orde in Catering. FREE ... [more] |
| 27/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 29/08/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 01/09/2013 | Scottish Borders Walking Festival | 1st – 7th September, Scottish Borders Walking Festival – Innerleithen and District The 19th Scottish Borders Walking Festival takes place in Innerleithen and District. The Scottish Borders Walking Festival, the oldest established walking festival in Scotland, has a reputation for being one of the friendliest walking festivals of the year. T he full programme will be available from VisitScot ... [more] |
| 03/09/2013 | Glenkinnon to Walkerburn | Tuesday 3rd September, Glenkinnon to Walkerburn ... [more] |
| 05/09/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 06/09/2013 | Birkhill to St Mary’s Loch | Friday 6th September, Birkhill to St Mary’s Loch For further information contact Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service (01835) 826750 rangers@scotborders.gov.uk ... [more] |
| 08/09/2013 | Draw in the Wild at Harestanes | Sun 8th September 1300-1600 inc.break Indoor & Outdoor event Draw in the Wild Learn to sketch nature under expert tuition. Suitable for beginners. A different theme each month. Ages 16 to adult. £8. Max. of 10 participants. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 12/09/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 11/09/2013 | Heritage Week – The toun, a flag and a battlefield | Wednesday 11th September, 1pm – 4.30pm Walk - Moderate Heritage Week – The toun, a flag and a battlefield Join the council’s archaeologist to hear about some facts and folklore surrounding the castle on Peel Hill before heading across the Ettrick Water to hear some more facts about the Battle of Philiphaugh; a chance to hear a Borders ballad and see some archaeological finds. Dista ... [more] |
| 14/09/2013 | Heritage Week – Bowhill’s Slain Man’s Lea | Saturday 14th September, 11am-3pm WALK - Easy Heritage Week – Bowhill’s Slain Man’s Lea The Lady’s Walk in Bowhill Estate has some very dark history hanging over it. Join us to hear the story of the massacre told partly in song and poetry. Once the noise of the Battle of Philiphaugh faded the screams of victims continued. Includes a visit to Newark Cas ... [more] |
| 18/09/2013 | Coldstream and the Tweed: A walk along the Medieval Border | Wednesday 18th September, 11am - 4pm. Borders Heritage Week - Coldstream and the Tweed: A walk along the Medieval Border Grade: MODERATE. A 6 mile/ 9 km walk in the company of Scottish Borders Council’s archaeologist and countryside ranger. Walk in the footsteps of King James IV on his way to Flodden field. The route follows the River Tweed passing Wark Castle before going through ... [more] |
| 19/09/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 22/09/2013 | Heritage Week event - Ancrum Archaeology | Sunday 22nd September 1400-1700 Heritage Week event - Ancrum Archaeology Grade MODERATE Join the archaeologist for an afternoon exploring the paths around Ancrum looking at the archaeology. Locations visited will include Wanton Walls, Ancrum Kirk, Castle Hill and Ancrum Park. A chance to discuss “Where was the battle of Ancrum Moor?” FREE Meet at War Memorial, Ancrum Green TD8 6XH ... [more] |
| 26/09/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 29/09/2013 | Map-reading for beginners HILLWALK (SBC) | Sunday 29th September 1000-1600 Map-reading for beginners HILLWALK (SBC) Grade MODERATE/STRENUOUS A day learning about maps including a hill walk. The morning session will be spent looking at the different types of map used by hillwalkers and how to plan a route for a walk. The afternoon will be spent walking in the Meigle Hill area using the maps. Course Fee £12/£10 Meet at The ... [more] |
| 29/09/2013 | Laurie Campbell Photography Masterclass at Harestanes | Sun 29th September 0930-1700 Outdoor event Laurie Campbell Photography Masterclass Join renowned wildlife and landscape photographer Laurie Campbell for a small group masterclass. Practical expert advice on all aspects of outdoor photography. Participants must bring a camera, tripod and outdoor clothing. Sandwich lunch and refreshments provided. Ages 16 to adult. Max. of 4 par ... [more] |
| 01/10/2013 | Laurie Campbell’s Scottish Nature 2013 at Harestanes | Tues 1st October 1930-2130 inc. interval Indoor event Laurie Campbell’s Scottish Nature 2013 Celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland in the company of one of Scotland’s top award-winning landscape photographers. A spell-binding evening of astounding images,including recent work. Adult £6, child £4. Booking: Essential. ... [more] |
| 03/10/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 06/10/2013 | Apple Day at Harestanes | Sun 6th October 1100-1600 Indoor & Outdoor event Apple Day Celebrate autumn’s bounty at Harestanes’ annual apple extravaganza, in partnership with Borders Organic Gardeners. Apple ID, organic gardening advice, games, folk music and local food. A great family day out! FREE. ... [more] |
| 06/10/2013 | Camera Walk – Landscape Photography for Beginners | Sunday 6th October, 2 - 5pm. Camera Walk – Landscape Photography for Beginners Grade: EASY-MODERATE Join Keith Robeson, Countryside Ranger and landscape photographer on a 2½ mile/ 4km walk around Leaderfoot and Newstead within this National Scenic Area, to develop your landscape photography skills. Meet at the car park at Leaderfoot off the A68 on the south side of the Tweed between Ear ... [more] |
| 10/10/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 12/10/2013 | Harestanes Fungal Foray | Sat 12th October 1400-1600 Approx. 2km Outdoor event Harestanes Fungal Foray Harestanes is a great place for fungi! Discover more on a walk with an expert. No dogs. Ages 8 to adult. Under 16s must be with an adult. Adult £5, Child £3. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 13/10/2013 | Draw in the Wild at Harestanes | Sun 13th October 1300-1600 inc. break Indoor & Outdoor event Draw in the Wild Learn to sketch nature under expert tuition. Suitable for beginners. A different theme each month. Ages 16 to adult. £8. Max. of 10 participants. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 16/10/2013 | Arty Wednesday at Harestanes | Wed 16th October 1400-1600 Arty Wednesday Create your own nature-based art work to take home. A different theme each week. Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. Max. of 10 participants. £5. Booking: Advised. Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre Tel: 01835 830306 harestanes@ scotborders.gov.uk www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes ... [more] |
| 17/10/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 19/10/2013 | River Action at Harestanes | Sat 19th October 1300-1600 Indoor & outdoor event River Action Celebrating the Year of Natural Scotland 2013. An afternoon of activities, complementing ‘Workingthe Tweed’ 9th – 31st October, led by artists Kate Foster, Jules Horne, Claire Pençak & James Wyness. Project supported by Creative Scotland and developed with assistance from SouthernUplands Partnership and Tweed Fo ... [more] |
| 20/10/2013 | Harestanes Anniversary Orchard | Sun 20th October 1300-1500 Outdoor event Harestanes Anniversary Orchard Help plant a fruit tree in our new orchard and celebrate Harestanes’ 21st anniversary! Fun fruity craft activities too. FREE. ... [more] |
| 23/10/2013 | Tweed Valley Forest Festival - ‘The Big W’ | Wednesday 23rd October, 11am-4pm HIKE - Moderate Tweed Valley Forest Festival - ‘The Big W’ A high and open route through Elibank and Traquair Forest affording good views of the Moorfoot Hills. Distance of 8miles/13km. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Meet outside the Henry Ballantyne Memorial Club on Caberston Road WALKERBURN, N ... [more] |
| 24/10/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 26/10/2013 | Hallowe’en at Harestanes | Sat 26th October 1530-1700 Indoor & outdoor event Hallowe’en at Harestanes There are strange animals stirring in the woods. Be prepared for something spooky! Hallowe’en dress optional (suitable for outdoors). Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. £5. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 27/10/2013 | Glenkinnon Burn Biodiversity Trail | Sunday 27th October 1400-1530 Glenkinnon Burn Biodiversity Trail WALK (SBC) Grade : EASY An event in the Tweed Valley Forest Festival. Find out about the wildlife and trees in the Glenkinnon Burn Community Woodland. Under 13`s must be accompanied by an adult. FREE Meet at Car Park, below the Glenkinnon Oak Heritage tree Youth Camp site, 200m South of Ashiesteel Bridge off the A7 ... [more] |
| 27/10/2013 | Hallowe’en at Harestanes | Sun 27th October 1530-1700 Indoor & outdoor event Hallowe’en at Harestanes There are strange animals stirring in the woods. Be prepared for something spooky! Hallowe’en dress optional (suitable for outdoors). Ages 4+, under-8s must be with an adult. £5. Booking: Advised. ... [more] |
| 31/10/2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk - last for 2013 | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from March 28th to October 31st, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' ... [more] |
| 23/11/2013 | Cademuir Forest and the Cut | Saturday 23rd November, 11am-4pm WALK - Moderate Cademuir Forest and the Cut A pleasant walk with varied terrain, this route starts on the John Buchan Way and then turns into Cademuir Forest. There are great view of Hundleshope Heights and a return into Peebles by The Cut and Jubilee Community Woodland. Distance of 5 1/2miles/9km. Under 18s must be acc ... [more] |
| 05/01/2014 | Ladhope Moor | 2014 Sunday 5th January 1300-1600 Ladhope Moor HILLWALK (SBC) Grade : MODERATE Explore the area north of Galashiels. Buckholm Tower, Dobies Grave and Ladhope Moor. 5miles/8km A total climb of 800ft/250m. Under 13`s must be accompanied by an adult. Adults £2, concessions £1, children free. Under 13's must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Car Park, just off the A7 at Hi ... [more] |
| 19/01/2014 | “The Three Brethren” | Sunday 19th January 1000 - 1530, “The Three Brethren” HIKE (SBC). Grade: STRENUOUS This route takes us up the Southern Upland Way to the top of Yair Hill. We then drop back down through the forest, alongside Glenkinnon Burn, to join the Tweed which is followed back to our start point. A chance to work off some of the Festive excess and to enjoy panoramic views of the Borders countrysid ... [more] |
| 08/02/2014 | Slipperfield Circular | Saturday 8th February , 10am – 4pm WALK - LONG Auld roads and muckle cairns – Slipperfield Circular Join the countryside ranger on a route of historic interest west of West Linton; you will follow a Roman Road beneath Mendick Hill, continuing to the western boundary of Scottish Borders and return on a high moor past Nether and Upper cairns Meet at the information board on the green in W ... [more] |
| 23/02/2014 | Lauder Common | Sunday 23rd February 1100 – 1600 Lauder Common” HIKE (SBC). Grade: MODERATE A circular walk along part of the Southern Upland Way over Chester Hill and then following the boundary of Lauder Common before returning to the town over Brown Rig and Scarce Law. A chance for some fine winter views and to hear about some of the local history. A total distance of 8 miles/12.5 kms with a climb ... [more] |
| 16/03/2014 | Minchmoor Road and the Three Brethren | Sunday 16th March, 10am-4pm, Minchmoor Road and the Three Brethren Grade: MODERATE – STRENUOUS A circular walk of 10 miles/ 16 kms from Yarrowford following the Minchmoor Road up onto the Southern Upland Way then along the ridge to the Three Brethren with fine views across the Tweed and Yarrow Valleys. Meet at the roadside car park on the A708 at Yarrowford (by the phone box). NT 4082 ... [more] |
| 30/03/2013 | St Boswells Riverside | Sunday 30th March 1300-1600 St Boswells Riverside HIKE (SBC) Grade EASY/MODERATE A circular 5 mile /8km walk along the River Tweed via Dryburgh. Take in part of the Borders Abbeys Way and St Cuthberts Way. Under 13`s must be accompanied by an adult. Adults £2, concessions £1, children free. Meet at the bus stance in ST BOSWELLS. TD6 0AL NT594309 For further information contac ... [more] |
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| 14/11/2010 | Trimontium Walks | Trimontium Guided Walk Guided Walks on Thursdays from April 1st to October 28th, Tuesdays and Thursdays during July and August We leave from the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre in Melrose Market Square, at 13.30 hrs, and go via the Mercat Cross, Abbey Street, Melrose Abbey South Front and the fieldside Prior's Walk to enjoy Newstead, 'the oldest inhabited village in Scotland' (wi ... [more] |
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