Calendar of local events
16th - Borders Festival of the Horse, Innerleithen
If it’s equestrian action your are looking for - don’t miss the BHS Borders Festival of the Horse in May. This unique festival attracts visitors from all over the country.
17th - Floors Castle Horse Trial
Floors Castle, Kelso 8.30am
17th - KielderBig Bike Weekend
Kielder Forest Park, Northumberland
18th - Model T Ford Centenary Event, Dryburgh Abbey
http://www.modeltregister.co.uk
18th - Agricultural Vintage Rally
Springwood Park, Kelso 10.00am
24th- Traquair Fayre
Traquair House Innerleithen 11.00am
Borders Book Festival, Melrose
Four years on, and the Borders Book Festival just keeps getting better! Over a long weekend in June writers from around Scotland, around Britain and around the world will meet in Harmony.
JULY
Border Union Show, Kelso
Border Union Agricultural Society Show, Springwood Park, Kelso Scottish Borders Tel 01573 224188 Friday 25th - Saturday 26th July 2008; 9am-5pm both days. Annual show with amusement & entertainment
AUGUST
Traquair Fair, Nr Innerleithen, Scottish Borders
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2008. Traquair House, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders Tel: 01896 830323 For more information visit http://www.traquair.co.uk/
Thirlestane Castle International Horse Trials
Thirlestane Castle, Lauder
Melrose Pipe Band Championships
Championships are held in the grounds of St Mary`s School in the centre of Melrose.
31st - Floors Castle Massed Pipe Band Championships
Floors Castle, Kelso. A fun filled day for all the family! The day commences with the main gates opening at 10am. There will be a packed agenda of main ring activities.
SEPTEMBER
St James` Fair, Kelso, Scottish Borders
St James Fair, Kelso
Selkirk Vintage Rally, Selkirk
Sunderland Hall,Lindean, Nr Selkirk. Sunday 14th September 200 Enjoy your day browsing the vehicles, visit the massive autojumble & trade area and relax at the fun fair and catering area.
Thirlestane Castle 5 mile Run and Fun Run
Internationalists at Lauderdale Limpers Thirlestane Castle Run
NOVEMBER
Denholm Folk Festival, Nr Hawick
2nd - 4th November 2007. Concerts, celidh, sessions, workshops amd open stage competition. For full information telephone 01450 377165; 07706 661951 or visit www.denholmfolkfest.co.uk
DECEMBER
Scott`s Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December 2007. Journey through time for music, mirth and social cheer. Events include a ceilidh, Christmas Market, children's entertainment, living history007