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Abbotsford will be joining in the festivities during the Scott Selkirk Weekend

• Visitors will be welcomed at Abbotsford by house staff dressed in period costume with mulled wine and sweet mince pies

Abbotsford will be open to the public from

31st October to 12th December 2010

on

Thursdays 9am to 4pm

and

Saturdays & Sundays

11am to 4pm

Visit our Gift Shop & Tea Room (no admission charge required for these facilities)

Already a widely acclaimed bestseller in France, with over 30,000 copies sold, author Catherine Hermary-Vieille, the doyenne of French historical fiction, paints a vivid picture of one of the most tragic romances in history, that of Mary Queen of Scots and James Bothwell. Unlike other accounts of Mary's life, this captivating story is told from James' perspective and offers a fresh take on a romance that has fascinated readers for centuries.
This event is a real treat, a chance to meet one of France's best loved authors.

Free to attend

ABBOTSFORD HOSTS INAUGURAL ARCHERY CONTEST

The Peebles Food Festival is back with events taking place on Friday, Saturday & Sunday 22rd - 24th October 2010. Entering into its fourth year with some familiar events and some great chefs demonstrating their skills there is something for everyone to see & do.

Travel Beyond Borders
A unique two-day literary festival in the historical surroundings of Traquair.

A remarkable collection of Scottish broadcasters, international writers and cultural leaders of iconic small nations from around the World.

Develop your photography skills with local landscape photographer Graham Riddell within a small, friendly and informal group. Tweedside Photo Walk (Morning Session) Walk along the river Tweed through Haylodge Park and up to Neidpath Castle to photograph opportunities as they arise.  For more information click here.

 The Innerleithen Alpine Club was founded in 1889 under the charismatic leadership of Robert Mathison. A heritage movement before its time, the Club dedicated itself to the study of the geology, botany and antiquities of the Scottish Borders. Alastair Learmont from Learmont Mackenzie Travel tells the inspiring tale of a Borders Hugh Miller and a remarkable community institution. This event is linked to Walk 8.1 - Robert Mathison Walk, on Saturday 11th.

From Traquair Kirk our route takes us westwards up the Glen to Glenshiel Banks (minor road/farm tracks). By moorland track we climb southwards to Blackhouse Forest, and thence by forest tracks to Blackhouse Tower. We return to Traquair Kirk along the Southern Upland Way. This walk ties in with Alastair Learmont’s talk on 'Robert Mathison and the Innerleithen Alpine Club' on Friday 10th at 7pm.   For more details click here.

10 days of indoor and outdoor events and activities for all in and around the beautiful autumnal Tweed Valley Forest Park

Fri 22 October - Sun 31 Oct 2010

Please see the website for more information.