Upcoming Local Events

So much to do you won’t get bored in the Borders……Click on image to see calendar

As we find out confirmed dates and new events we will add them to the list, but strongly advise you to check for yourself before making plans.

Ongoing Events

Several local Gardens are open to the public for charity on specific days. We will try to list as many as possible below. However, many are also accessible by arrangement. Please check the Scotland Garden Scheme website for more details

2026 Events

May 17 – September 20, 2026

Peebles – 900 Years in 90 Minutes (Walking Tour) Peebles A guided historical walking tour exploring the town’s origins, mills, and railway heritage. More information here: https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/family-and-outdoor/peebles-900-years-in-90-minutes.

May 23–24, 2026

Traquair Medieval Fayre Traquair House Authentic medieval weekend with jousting, falconry, living‑history camps, archery, crafts, and food stalls. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

Various Dates, April–September 2026

Mass in Traquair Chapel Traquair House Monthly chapel mass held on the last Thursday of each month. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

July 29 – August 2, 2026

Fringe on the Tweed Tweed Valley A five‑day multi‑artform festival offering a pre‑Edinburgh showcase of performances and creative work. More information here: https://gotweedvalley.co.uk/events/fringe-on-the-tweed

August 29–30, 2026

Beyond Borders International Festival Traquair House Talks, arts, film, spoken word, and wellbeing activities with global thinkers and creators. More information here: https://beyondbordersscotland.com/festival

September 5, 2026

Peebles Highland Games Hay Lodge Park, Peebles Traditional Highland Games with dancing, music, sports, food, and the Chieftain’s Parade. More information here: https://peebleshighlandgames.com

September 19, 2026 – 10:00 AM

Workshop: Embossing with Lino Robert Smail’s Printing Works, Innerleithen Learn “blind” embossing using linocut printing blocks. More information here: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-smails-printing-works/events

September 26, 2026

The Two Breweries Hill Race Traquair → Broughton A 30 km hill race with 1,500m ascent between two historic breweries. More information here: https://twobreweries.org.uk/

September 26, 2026

Apple Day Traquair House Annual apple harvest celebration with orchard activities and family fun. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

September 28 -29 2026

Innerleithen Open Studios The annual celebration of creativity in Innerleithen and Walkerburn returns with a packed programme of open artist studios, pop-up galleries, workshops, walking tours and live music. More information here: https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/all-events-festivals/innerleithen-open-studios

October 10–12, 2026

Harvest Festival Wild Swimming Weekend River Tweed & Neidpath Castle, Peebles A wellness weekend of wild swimming and seasonal magic (16+). More information here: https://taketothewater.co.uk/events/harvest-festival-wild-swimming-weekend-in-the-scottish-borders-247/

October 10–31, 2026

Halloween at Bowhill Bowhill House Halloween trail, pumpkin patch, and Trick‑or‑Treat Nights (30–31 Oct). More information here: https://www.bowhillhouse.co.uk/event/halloween/

October 23–25, 2026

Peebles Jazz Weekend Peebles A weekend of Scottish jazz talent and family‑friendly events. More information here: https://eastgatearts.com/whats-on/peebles-jazz-weekend

October 24–25, 2026

Peebles Woodmarket & Treefest Peebles Woodland crafts, Scottish makers, carving, and the Scottish Conker Championships. More information here: https://www.peebleswoodmarket.co.uk/

October 25, 2026 – 11:00 AM

Halloween Fun Day at Traquair Traquair House, Innerleithen Spooky activities and family fun in historic grounds. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

October 30–31, 2026

Traquair Ghost Tours Traquair House Atmospheric night tours with costumed guides and spooky historical storytelling. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

November 20, 2026 – 7:30 PM

Traditional Folk Music: Skelpt Live Traquair Village Hall Indoor folk concert with lively traditional melodies. More information here: https://www.facebook.com/TraquairVillageHall/posts/pfbid0g1oNVvxJ5XWwxezfQqG4RYLs6mTBa2Tym94vE4wJiFAXcqwHkEQGFC7nCxEc2L86l?locale=en_GBv

November 28–29, 2026

Traquair Christmas Opening Traquair House Seasonal crafts and festive atmosphere at Scotland’s oldest inhabited house. More information here: https://traquair.co.uk/christmas-opening

December 1–24, 2026

Christmas Events at Bowhill Bowhill House Festive programme including Santa visits, crafts, and seasonal activities. More information here: https://www.bowhillhouse.co.uk/event/christmas-events/

Various Dates Throughout 2026

Robert Smail’s Printing Works Guided Tours Innerleithen Tours of the UK’s oldest working commercial letterpress printers. More information here: https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/robert-smails-printing-works

2027 Events

April 3, 2027 – 10:00 AM

River Tweed Trout Festival Kailzie Estate, Peebles Fly fishing, conservation, and nature exploration for families. More information here: https://kailziegardens.com/events

April 30 – May 2, 2027

Muck n’ Mac Fest Traquair House Gravel cycling festival with 45km & 75km enduro stages, live music, film, and yoga. More information here: https://sportive.com/event/muck-n-mac-fest-2027/

May 29–30, 2027

Traquair Medieval Fayre (2027) Traquair House Full medieval weekend with jousting, falconry, battles, music, and living‑history encampments. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

June 2027 (Full Month)

Abbotsford Summer Programme Abbotsford House Guided tours, exhibitions, family crafts, and seasonal activities. More information here: https://www.scottsabbotsford.com

July 2, 2027

Tour de France 2027 – Grand Départ (Stage 1) Innerleithen High Street & Walkerburn The world’s premier cycling race passes through the Tweed Valley. More information here: https://www.gotweedvalley.co.uk/tour-de-france-2027

July 10–17, 2027

St Ronan’s Border Games & Cleikum Ceremonies Innerleithen Scotland’s oldest organised sports meeting (est. 1827), including the torchlit parade and Burning of the Devil. More information here:  https://www.stronansgames.org.uk/

image from a lino cut print by Narrative Ark (prints available here: https://www.narrative-ark-neils.com/)

September–November 2027

Spotlight on the Servants (Exhibition) Traquair House Archive‑based exhibition exploring the lives of Traquair’s historic servants. More information here: https://www.traquair.co.uk/events

September 22–24, 2027

IMBA Europe Summit 2027 Caerlee Mill Bike Campus & Trail Lab International mountain bike advocates and trail designers gather in the Tweed Valley. More information here: https://www.imba-europe.org/bike-innovation-scotland-to-host-imba-europe-summit-in-the-tweed-valley/