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Annual Events
Spring Highlights at Dawyck
February to March
Spring comes late to Dawyck - far from being a disadvantage this is a bonus enabling visitors from other areas to enjoy spring flowers all over again.
Traquair Easter Eggstravaganza
31st March 2013
Easter Fun at Traquair with egg hunts in the maze, children’s activities and workshops. Thousands of eggs to be found and lots of other Easter prizes.
Peebles Sevens
April 2013
The main tournament starts at 1.30pm but come along for the day and enjoy the children's fun fair, shop at the stalls and try your hand at the tombola!
Festival of the Horse
May 2013
Treat yourself to a short break and spend quality time with your horse - you both deserve it!
Traquair Medieval Fair
25th and 26th May 2013
The Traquair Medieval Fayre is one of the highlights of the summer and will capture both adults and children’s’ imagination of life in medieval times.
Shakespeare at Traquair
28th May - 1st June and 5th - 8th June 2013
The stunning production of Romeo and Juliet will be set as a promenade performance in the Traquair grounds.
TweedLove
24th May - 2nd June 2013
TweedLove is going to be mega this year, the week is already jam packed with events. 2011 should be a great one for cycling in the Tweed Valley.
Selkirk Common Riding
June 2013
Selkirk commemorates and celebrates her history at the annual Common Riding during the second week in June when the town's boundaries or 'marches' are ridden. The Common Riding day is on Friday, 17th June.
Peebles Beltane Festival
June 2013
Peebles Beltane Week includes the old ceremony of riding the marches and the Beltane Fair.
St Ronan's Pipe Band Competition
June 2013
Bands competed in various grades of competition to win some of the best prize money available in Scotland.
St Ronan's Games
July 2013
Instituted in 1827, The Games are the oldest organised sports meeting in Scotland and are part of a ten day festival with events for all ages.
Traquair Fair
27th and 28th July 2013
Unbeatable family entertainment with theatre, outdoor spectacles, music, dance, storytelling, children's entertainments and workshops for all. Craft and Complementary Medicine stalls.
Peebles Agricultural Show
August 2013
The Grand Open Show has many great attractions from displays, to craft stalls.
Books, Borders and Bikes
17th and 18th August 2013
A unique two day literature festival during which international writers will explore themes of identity and landscape in the historical surroundings of Traquair.
Innerleithen Music Festival
16 - 18 August 2013
Bringing the stars of Celtic Music to the Scottish Borders.
Selkirk Vintage Rally
September 2013
Since it began in 1993, the Selkirk Rally has become the biggest vintage car rally in Scotland, growing from 80 to 1884 exhibitors and 300 to 4000 visitors.
Yarrow and Ettrick Show
September 2013
The Yarrow & Ettrick Pastoral Society Annual Show has been held since 1906.The competition and friendly rivalry will be just as intense as it was a hundred years ago.
So come and enjoy a great family day.
Peebles Highland Games
September 2013
In 1972 the Peeblesshire Tourist Association held the first local Pipe Band Contest. Over the years we have added Highland Dancing, Heavy events and Tug-of-war to give us today's Highland Games.
Peebles Arts Festival
September 2013
Widely recognised as an arts destination town, this Summer festival brings the town alive. It includes drama, music, crafts, exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, talks, busking and guided walks.
Halloween at Traquair
25th and 26th October and 1st and 2nd November 2013
If you want a different experience of visiting a historic house why not try Traquair's historical ghost tours which bring history to life through spirits of past inhabitants.
Tweed Valley Forest Festival
October 2013
A lively annual festival celebrating our Woodland culture and Halloween customs. Featuring the Scottish Conker Championships, a 2 day Wood Market and Spooky Halloween activities.
Traquair Christmas Opening
November 2013
Free entrance to house and grounds with festive activities and fun. A sumptuous Santa’s grotto, mulled wine, puppet shows and great sales in all our shops.
