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.
Annual Events
Spring Highlights at Dawyck
February to March
The Mighty Deerstalker
March 2012
The Mighty Deerstalker is a turbo-charged roller coaster of a run. It's fun, it's fast, it's action-packed and it's as tough as you can bear.
Traquair Easter Eggstravaganza
April 2012
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 2012
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 2012
Treat yourself to a short break and spend quality time with your horse - you both deserve it!
Traquair Medieval Fair
May 2012
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.
Selkirk Common Riding
June 2012
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 2012
Peebles Beltane Week includes the old ceremony of riding the marches and the Beltane Fair.
St Ronan's Pipe Band Competition
June 2012
Bands competed in various grades of competition to win some of the best prize money available in Scotland.
Shakespeare at Traquair
June 2012
The stunning production of Romeo and Juliet will be set as a promenade performance in the Traquair grounds.
TweedLove
June 2012
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.
St Ronan's Games
July 2012
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
August 2012
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 2012
The Grand Open Show has many great attractions from displays, to craft stalls.
Books, Borders and Bikes
August 2012
A unique two day literature festival during which international writers will explore themes of identity and landscape in the historical surroundings of Traquair.
Selkirk Vintage Rally
September 2012
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.
Peebles Highland Games
September 2012
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 2012
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
October 2012
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 2012
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 2012
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.
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