The Trimontium Museum in Melrose, the Face of Roman Scotland, has been awarded 5 stars by VisitScotland, the highest possible rating as part of their Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme. This is an exceptional achievement for the visitor attraction which re opened in August 2021 following a £1.4 million transformation of the old museum space to…
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Fun looks different for everyone so this summer at Dalkeith Country Park we want to help you find yours! Whether it’s at the Fort Douglas adventure park, up in the treetops with Go Ape Dalkeith or a day out with friends at Restoration Yard, there’s fun for all at Dalkeith Country Park this summer. Fun…
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Stranraer Oyster Festival has announced customer service experts Ascensos as their headline sponsor for 2022, and is pledging to deliver exceptional customer service alongside an exciting programme of chef demonstrations, entertainment and fun activities for people visiting the festival. Stranraer Oyster Festival returns Taking place from 2nd to 4th September 2022 Stranraer Oyster Festival, which…
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The Borders Book Festival opens its canvas doors this week with motorsport legend Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE getting the four-day extravaganza off to a flying start, as he appears to tell the phenomenal story of his life both on and off the track, in aid of Race Against Dementia, the charity he founded. Following in…
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A specially designed roving robot called TA-M has been exploring the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway as part of a mission to encourage more holidaymakers to visit the beautiful but relatively unknown South of Scotland. From visiting the beach at Coldingham Bay in Berwickshire to being fitted for some fetching knitwear at Johnston’s of…
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A brand-new exhibition of beloved children’s stories featuring the award-winning art from the MinaLima Classics book series is set to open this July at Moat Brae, Scotland’s National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling, in Dumfries & Galloway. The interactive exhibition, Enchanted Journeys: Adventures in Storytelling, created by MinaLima, the graphic designers of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, takes some of literature’s best-loved…
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Mark Cavendish, Pfeiffer Georgi, Ethan Hayter, Anna Henderson, and Ben Swift have today been named amongst the riders set to compete for the coveted national champions jerseys at this year’s British National Road Championships, which will take place in Dumfries and Galloway from Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 June. All five elite national champions from…
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Last weekend Innerleithen and the surrounding areas played host to over 1,100 mountain bike racers and thousands of spectators at the Enduro World Series (EWS) Tweed Valley. The four day long event was bursting with riders of all ages and nationalities, from EWS-KIDS to elite athletes from over 35 countries around the world, including France,…
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The best Scottish producers to be showcased at the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic. A feast of food & drink, arts, craft & retail exhibitors attending Scotland’s biggest new motoring event, the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic – presented by Rolex has been unveiled. As well as offering the best in Scottish motorsports, the Thirlestane Castle event…
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The Peebles Outdoor Film Festival returns for a second summer spin at the Eastgate Theatre this month (17-19 June) with a weekend full of outdoor experiences, award-winning adventure films from around the world and an intriguing trio of headline speakers. Each day begins with a celebration of the many activities and outdoor experiences that can…
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