Museums and Galleries Guide 2018

2018/19 www.liveborders.org.uk

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We hope you will enjoy this year’s programme of exhibitions presented in 11 Live Borders museums, galleries and visitor centres.

Our museums tell the story of Borders people from the earliest times to the present day; their struggles, their homes, their work and their creativity; from Roman occupation to Coldstream Guards; from the life of a 17th century laird to that of a prisoner in a 19th century jail; from textile mills to an ironmonger’s shop and from the waters of a health spa to Common Riding traditions. They also explore the lives of the famous including Mary Queen of Scots, Walter Scott, Jim Clark and Jimmie Guthrie.

Four of the museums house art galleries which host a wide and vibrant programme of contemporary art and craft exhibitions.

Admission to all LIVE BORDERS MUSEUMS and GALLERIES is free.

For more information please Telephone 01896 661166 www.liveborders.org.uk www.facebook.com/LiveBorders Twitter @LiveBordersMG Instagram @LiveBorders

Front Cover Jack Vettriano, 59C Waltzers Inside Cover Ann Oram, Contemporary Borders

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Contents Galashiels - Old Gala House

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Selkirk - Halliwell’s House Museum

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Selkirk - Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom

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Peebles - Tweeddale Museum and Gallery

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Innerleithen - St Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre

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Hawick - Hawick Museum 18 Hawick - Borders Textile Towerhouse

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Jedburgh - Castle Jail 26 Jedburgh - Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre

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Coldstream - Coldstream Museum 28 Kelso - Library Room 30 Duns - Jim Clark Room 31 Duns - Exhibition Room 32 Independent Museums 33 Copyright/Mailing list request slip 35

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OLD GALA HOUSE

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Scott Crescent, GALASHIELS TD1 3JS t: 01750 726456 / 01896 752611 #OldGalaHouse OPENING HOURS 24 March – 31 May Tues – Sat 10–4 Also open Easter Sunday 1 April 1– 4 & Easter Monday 2 April 10–4 1 June – 31 August, Mon – Sat 10 – 4 & Sun 1– 4 Closed Fri 15 June & Sat 30 June September Tue – Sat 10 – 4 & Sun 1– 4

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FAMILY FUN AT OLD GALA HOUSE Family Fun Trail Pick up an exciting activity pack at reception to follow a trail that takes you around the displays and exhibitions of Old Gala House. £2 per pack.

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The house hosts a vibrant programme of visual art, educational and local interest exhibitions and events throughout the season and also offers a cafe with free wi-fi, gift shop and gardens. Old Gala House is also available for venue hire.

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Visit Old Gala House, an important and vibrant museum and gallery nestled in the heart of the busy Borders town of Galashiels. Learn the story of this historic house and the development of the town. Dating back to 1583, this impressive building has seen over 400 years of activity and bears the fascinating traces of historic change: the painted, wood-panelled ceiling dating from 1635 is a rare survival in Scotland, and it contrasts wonderfully with the ornate 18th century plaster ceiling in an adjoining room. Other rooms carry displays and information on the history of the local area and its enterprising people.

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1 Sat 24 March – Sat 5 May Land Sea Sky - 1 Jill Sievewright In Land Sea Sky, Jill seeks to evoke her fascination with the ever changing light, mood and atmosphere of the land, sea and skyscapes around us.

Sat 12 May – Sun 17 June Wool, Art and Me - 2 Ann Smith Colourful wool felt artworks of landscapes, seascapes and floral studies. Using dyed wool and silk fibres this exhibition is a testament of texture and movement using a mixture of felting and stitching to add visual interest.

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Sat 23 June – Sun 5 August I Know a Place - 3 Hannah Longmuir An exhibition of pencil drawings of details inspired by the Scottish Borders countryside the trees and hedgerows and riverbanks and fields that play host to our wildlife. Hannah’s most recent collection of delicate, detailed drawings capture the sense that you can live in a landscape all your life and yet still never fully know its secrets.

Sat 11 August – Sat 22 September Hidden Lives - 4 Chris Morrison An exhibition which invites the viewer to question what happens behind closed doors.

How hard was life in that ruined bothy on the hill? What ancient battles have been fought for control of that castle by the sea? Do even partially comparable dramas ever unfold in the white cottage hunched beneath a lowering sky?

Hopefully an exhibition which will be as thought provoking as it is beautiful.

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Sat 26 May – Sun 12 August Border Knitster - 2 Frances Teckkam The exhibition features knitted robes from two earlier solo shows, Before The Fall and After The Fall, along with new pieces. Created by the artist in her Hawick studio, the work celebrates the countryside of the Scottish Borders, knitting together colour, pattern, wool and the seasons.

Sat 29 September – Wed 31 October Secret Places - 5 Alma Dowle Living beside so much beauty in Ettrick has inspired many of my paintings and drawings, especially when the light is constantly changing. It streams through the ancient pines beside the burn, lighting up the mosses, ferns and tiny wild flowers below creating incredible colours. These watercolours and felt paintings will showcase this beauty of the Ettrick Valley.

OLD GALA HOUSE – MUSEUM ROOM Sat 24 March – Sat 19 May Old Gala Club’s Cabinet of Curiosity - 1 This exhibition will showcase the unusual objects that have been donated to the Old Gala Club. Cabinets of Curiosity, also known as wonder rooms, are small collections of extraordinary objects which tell stories about oddities and peculiarities. The exhibition also features Victorian and Edwardian photographs.

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Sat 18 August – Wed 31 October The AccessArt Village - 3 The AccessArt Village is a participatory project run by AccessArt, a UK education charity which supports and inspires teaching and learning in the visual arts. The co-created artwork celebrates the diversity of our audience and reminds us of the universal sanctity of ‘home’. The exhibition will be touring the UK. Find out more at: www.accessart.org.uk/ accessartvillage

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Sat 24 March – Sat 28 April A Sense of Place - 20th Century Scottish Painting. - 1 How have Scottish artists represented the world around them? Drawn from the Scottish Borders Council Fine Art Collection, this display focuses primarily on landscape painting. It highlights the dynamic developments in Scottish painting through the inclusion of works by Anne Redpath, Bernat Klein, and Andrew Cranston amongst other well known and loved artists.

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Sat 5 May – Sun 2 June Gala Studio Club - 2 To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Galashiels Studio Club, this year’s exhibition is an exciting and vibrant display of members’ work. It also showcases work of well-known former members and other visiting local guest artists along with the winning entries from The Young Artist Prize from Galashiels Academy.

3 Sat 9 June – Sun 12 August Contemporary Borders - 3, 3a A mixed media show looking at how six differing artists living and working in the Scottish Borders capture and depict the country and its various inhabitants and landscapes. Featuring work from Catriona Andrews, Claire Beattie, Linda Foster, Justine Miller, Siobhan O’Hehir and Ann Oram.

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Sat 18 August – Wed 31 October Scotland’s War – Our War in Quilts This critically acclaimed touring exhibition is coming to Galashiels. The quilts, made by the Milton Quilters in Edinburgh, tell the story of Scotland’s contribution to WW1.

To mark the Centenary of the end of the war and its aftermath, six additional quilts have been created to highlight the problems faced by ex-servicemen in the post war years.

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Sat 12 May – Sun 17 June Wildlife of Scotland David Wolfenden David is an amateur photographer based near Melrose. His images portray some of the rich variety of Scottish wildlife found from the Scottish Borders to the Highlands and Islands.

This will be the only opportunity to purchase David’s work and all artist proceeds will be donated to the Borders MacMillan Centre.

Sat 23 June – Sun 5 August Spiritual Energy Art -2 Steven Hogg This exhibition based on local artist Steven Hogg’s experience of living and coping with Tourette Syndrome provides an insight into his healing journey. His vibrant and colourful work reflects the spiritual energies he encounters and channels on to the canvas.

Sat 24 March – Sat 5 May Treasure Trove: Old and New - 1 Come and have a look at fascinating Treasure Trove items found in recent years in the Scottish Borders from Bronze age and Roman to Medieval finds. Treasure Trove in Scotland ensures that objects of cultural importance from our past are protected for the benefit of the nation.

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Sat 11 August – Sun 22 September Finding the Light Ruth Adcock An exhibition of life drawings looking at how light accentuates the human form. Using coloured pencils, Ruth concentrates on details of the body such as hands, face and feet, and explores how they become more abstract when they are the focus of the drawing.

Sat 29 September – Wed 31 October On the Cusp -3 Phyllis Vaughn Paintings inspired by, and reflecting various aspects of, British landscape and flora, making use of mixed media: oils, water based oils, oil pastels and inks. An element of humour, joyfulness and a degree of abstraction are often present while there is an emphasis on light, vibrant colours and movement.

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OPENING HOURS Mon 26 March – Wed 31 October Mon – Sat 11-4, Sun 12 – 3 Halliwell’s House Museum & Gallery is housed in the oldest surviving row of dwellings in Selkirk.

The building dates back over 400 years and makes a truly atmospheric museum situated in Halliwell’s Close just off the busy Market Place. The Close has seen a lot of changes down the years, and these are engagingly reflected in the displays. An old ironmonger’s shop is reconstructed on the ground floor and is crammed full of objects which evoke a bygone age.

This compact museum tells the story of the town’s ancient history with connections to William Wallace and the tragedy of Flodden as well as its more recent past. The internationally renowned Selkirk Common Riding is documented in a dedicated room whilst other displays include a well-travelled trunk relating to the enigmatic adventures of world famous explorer Mungo Park.

The Robson Gallery hosts a vibrant programme of visual art and educational exhibitions throughout the season.

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FAMILY FUN AT HALLIWELL’S HOUSE MUSEUM Family Fun Trail Pick up an exciting activity pack at reception to follow a trail that takes you around the displays and exhibitions of Halliwell’s House Museum. £2 per pack.

Mon 26 March – Sun 13 May Painting in all Weathers - 1 Kevin Peden An exhibition of limited edition screen prints from an artist who experiences an environment and responds creatively in all weathers, recording texture and movement in a landscape and the dynamics of the natural components within it. This current body of work records his experience around the coastline surrounding St Abb’s in the Scottish Borders.

Sat 19 May – Sun 8 July Perspectives – ceramics, drawings & paintings - 2 Mooie Scott My focus is in the forces and workings of nature. The sky and the earth, the inert and the moving, weights and gravities, the wind through the trees, resistance and flow.

The use of raw materials from a place helps to create an imprint and through this investigation and process I endeavour to make the work.

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SIR WALTER SCOTT’S COURTROOM Market Place, SELKIRK TD7 4BT t: 01750 726456 / 01750 20761 #WalterScottCourtroom OPENING HOURS

Sat 14 July – Sun 2 September You Wonder What’s Round That Corner - 3 Graham Stokes I got my ideas for most of these paintings from what you might call the everyday. The process starts when something catches my eye. Rather than let it pass, I try to work out what it is that interests me tucked away in the mundane. This eye-catcher then forms the basis of the painting. This process helps me find richness and interest in the kind of places where most of us were raised and / or live. I also hope that the paintings encourage the viewer to imagine their own stories in there.

Sat 8 September – Wed 31 October Toys Were Us and Other Etchings - 4 Robin McFarlane In Robin MacFarlane’s finely worked etchings he playfully delves into aspects of life that he finds bewildering. And since there are no answers he offers instead an alternative world in which aspects of human behaviour are wryly observed through images of toys and simple objects.

Mon 26 March – Wed 31 October April – September Mon – Fri 10 – 4, Sat 11– 3 May – August Mon – Fri 10 – 4, Sat 11– 3 & Sun 11– 3 October Mon – Sat 12 – 3 Closed for Selkirk Common Riding Thurs 14 – Sun 17 June Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom is an iconic link to the great Scottish writer. In this building Scott sat as Sheriff, dispensing justice to the town of Selkirk for nearly 30 years until his death in 1832. This imposing, historic building dates from 1804 and stands in the vibrant Market Place, next to the statue dedicated to Sir Walter who was affectionately known as The Shirra (Sheriff).

Inside the former Town Hall, the story of Scott’s association with the town is presented. Visitors will enjoy the reconstructed courtroom and be intrigued by accompanying tales of past crimes, punishments and lucky escapes.

In addition to displays of personal objects that once belonged to the world-famous writer of great literary works including Rob Roy and the Waverley Novels, there are fascinating items from the Royal Burgh’s rich history.

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SIR WALTER SCOTT’S COURTROOM

SCHOOLS PROGRAMME 2018 Primary & Secondary School Visits Broaden your exploration of Sir Walter Scott’s world with a visit to Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom.

A member of our staff will help your pupils discover for themselves what life was like in an 1800’s courtroom, by making them feel like they have stepped back in time. Focusing on crime, punishment, law and order this is ideal for school groups as there are plenty of hands on activities designed to stimulate and educate keen young minds. This service is available all year round for more details or to book a school group visit please telephone 01750 726456.

Due to the age and layout of the building there is no disabled access and several steps to negotiate from street level. Souvenirs, books and gifts are available at reception desk. Tour groups and school visits are welcome by pre-arrangement.

FAMILY FUN AT SIR WALTER SCOTT’S COURTROOM Family Fun Trail Pick up an exciting activity pack at reception to follow a trail that takes you around the displays and exhibitions of Sir Walters Scott’s Courtroom. £2 per pack.

Educational Visits – “Walking in the Shirra’s footsteps” This year we are offering combined visits to Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom in Selkirk and to Abbotsford- the home of Sir Walter Scott. This memorable dual site experience is available only to pre-booked school groups during April – October 2018. A Small charge per pupil applies for Abbotsford. For more details, or to book a dual visit, please telephone the Learning Officer at the Abbotsford Trust on 01896 752043.This offer is available for schools to pre-book combined visits, with learning activities provided at both sites, between April and October only. A charge per pupil applies. For more details/to book “Walking in the Shirra’s Footsteps”, please telephone the Learning Officer at The Abbotsford Trust on 01896 752043.

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Chambers Institution, High Street PEEBLES EH45 8AG t: 01721 724820 #TweedaleMuseum OPENING HOURS Mon 8 January – Fri 21 December Mon – Fri 10.30 – 12.30 & 1-4 Sat 9.30 – 12.30 Closed Beltane Saturday 23 June and over Christmas and New Year.

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2018 Creative Peebles Festival Fri 24 August – Sun 2 September Tweeddale Museum and Gallery will be taking part in the Open Galleries Evening: Fri 24 August 6 – 9pm Additional extended opening: Sat 25 & Sun 26 August 1 – 4pm, Sat 1 & Sun 2 September 1 – 4pm Festival exhibitions include: Jack Vettriano

CHAMBERS ROOM The Chambers Room forms part of the Peebles Library and is open during the above times and for additional hours. For further information telephone 01721 726333.

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by William Chambers, one of the founders of the famous publishing house, in 1859. The Museum & Gallery present a lively programme of exhibitions in this historic building throughout the year. The Chambers Room houses the extraordinary friezes commissioned

by William Chambers and also features exhibitions on the history of Peebles and the surrounding area.

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teaching. In their latest show, the group explore the concept of disruption in its widest sense.

We live in an uncertain world. The only certainty now seems to be uncertainty. Life is full of disruption on personal, political, local and global scales. (Curator Dr Melanie Miller)

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Until Dec 2018 Lives in a Landscape Developed in conjunction with volunteers who researched and wrote about key objects in the collection, this exhibition is full of fascinating insights to objects and the people associated with them.

MUSEUM ROOM Sat 3 March – Sat 28 April Peebles for Pleasure: Tourism in Tweeddale - 1 Whether ‘taking the waters’, fishing or walking, Tweeddale has offered a variety of attractions to visitors over the years. Explore how and why people came to spend time in the area in the past and take a look at what is on offer now.

Sat 5 May – Sat 2 June The Hungry Eye David Stewart An exhibition of drypoints/etchings, monoprints, collagraphs, silkscreen prints, and a few paintings, often based on plants and gardens, but as the hungry eye spies beauty in the unlikeliest of places. David Stuart also finds it amongst rusty implements, old crockery, the kitchen table, and even battered tin cans.

Sat 4 Aug – Sun 2 Sept Inside and Out: The Art of Christian Small - 2 Christian Small lived and painted in West Linton for over 60 years. Her work was of remarkable quality and range in many different media. Her choice of subjects was wonderfully imaginative. Pears on a window sash, an armchair with slippers, her paint box - all so evocative of her life. Her landscapes were drawn from around the village, their colour and draftsmanship brilliantly capturing the countryside she loved: the wind-bent trees, pale green grasses and the rolling Pentland Hills.

Take home a souvenir of this exhibition with a book of Christian’s art which includes twelve poems inspired by a selection of her work and written by Gerda Stevenson: actor, writer, director and singer-songwriter.

Sat 9 June – Sat 28 July DIS/rupt (textiles) The Textile Study Group is a group of nationally and internationally recognised textile artists and tutors, well known for innovative and challenging approaches to art practice and contemporary 13

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THE GALLERY TWEEDDALE MUSEUM Mon 5 March – Sat 28 April Lifelines Four people with established careers behind them recently re-trained at Leith School of Art as painters. This show features landscape, still-life and portrait works in a variety of media, and is complemented with material about each artist’s working methods.

‘Lifelines’ refers to the artists’ personal histories, and to the significance of painting in their lives.

Sat 5 May – Sat 2 June Peebles Art Group - 1 The annual display of artwork by Art Group members, previous exhibitors and invited artists, covering a wide variety of subjects, styles and media. All are for sale at reasonable prices.

1 Sat 8 Sept – Sat 17 Nov Peace, Poverty and Poetry: the aftermath of WW1 - 3 What was local life like in the years after ‘the war to end all wars’? We explore various themes through the lives of local families and look at key changes in society such as the right for some women to vote for the first time.

Sat 24 Nov – Sat 16 Feb The Swinging Sixties - 4 We explore this iconic decade though music, films and photographs; from the miniskirt and drip-dry shirt to the fears of the cold war. What was Peeblesshire like in the 1960s?

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Sat 9 June – Sat 28 July DIS/rupt The Textile Study Group is a group of nationally and internationally recognised textile artists and tutors, well known for innovative and challenging approaches to art practice and contemporary teaching.

In their latest show, the group explore the concept of disruption in its widest sense.

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We live in an uncertain world. The only certainty now seems to be uncertainty. Life is full of disruption on personal, political, local and global scales. (Curator Dr Melanie Miller) Sat 4 August – Sat 24 Nov Jack Vettriano: Limited Edition Prints - 2 World famous Scottish painter Jack Vettriano is showcasing a series of limited edition Giclee prints of many of his best known works.

Vettriano, who is known as the people’s painter, occupies a unique position on the contemporary art scene. He first came to public prominence at the Royal Scottish Academy Open Exhibition in 1989. Since then there have been sell out exhibitions worldwide. His best known painting The Singing Butler has become as recognisable as van Gogh’s sunflowers and Monet’s water lilies.

Sat 1 Dec – Sat 16 Feb Printed!

A hands-on exhibition featuring artwork from the Scottish Borders permanent fine art collection.

This is complemented with a history of the printed word, local newspapers and historical books. In conjunction with Peebles library.

18 April, 23 May, 20 June, 18 July, 22 August, 19 September and 24 October Wednesday Walks A series of themed guided walks in Peebles focussing on local history and the museum’s photographic collection. All walks last about 90 – 120 minutes and are on relatively flat ground.

Suitable for adults. Cost: £4 per walk Meet in the quadrangle of the Chambers Institution at 2pm.

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Wells Brae, INNERLEITHEN EH44 6JE t. 01896 833583 #StRonansWells OPENING HOURS Sat 31 March - Wed 31 October Mon – Fri 10 – 1 & 2 – 5 Sat & Sun 1 – 4 Closed Mon 16 – Tues 24 July for Games Week celebrations Housed in an historic spa, the permanent exhibition will tell the story of Innerleithen and St Ronan’s Wells, describing their connections with the great Scottish writers, Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg. The origins of the unique Cleikum Ceremonies held in July are also explained. The adjoining gardens provide a lovely area to relax with sculptures and picnic areas.

EXHIBITION Sat 31 March – Wed 31 Oct History of St Ronan’s Wells - 1 Discover the past of this historic spa, the origins of the unique Cleikum Ceremonies and connections with writers Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg.

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EXHIBITION Sat 31 March – Sun 15 July Our Food: Porridge to Poppadums - 2 From hunter- gatherers to supermarkets and restaurants, explore the food we have grown and cooked over the centuries. Discover the journey from farm to plate and how we can taste the best of our home grown produce. A series of events are planned to complement this exhibition.

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EVENT Sat 31 March 1-4pm Egg on!

Prepare for a traditional Easter by painting hard boiled eggs and making a birds ‘nest’ to take home.

Meet some hens and discover egg production in your area. A hands–on, drop in activity suitable for children 5yrs plus, who must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2 per child.

EVENT Sun 22 April 1-4pm Milk it!

Discover the journey of milk from cow to cupboard. Try your hand at milking Blossom the cow, blending milk shakes and making butter. A hands–on, drop in activity suitable for children 5yrs plus, who must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2 per child.

EVENT Sun 20 May 1-4pm Lamb baa!

Meet and feed pet lambs, learn why farmers keep sheep and try out the processes between raw fleece and knitting. A hands-on, drop in activity suitable for children 5yrs plus, who must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2 per child.

EVENT Sun 24 June 1-4pm Fairies, Elves and Goblins.

Celebrate midsummer in the garden with fabulous fairy themed events. Dress up as your favourite wraith and hear stories and enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment. A hands-on, drop in activity suitable for children 5yrs plus, who must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2 per child.

EVENT Sun 8 July 1-4 pm Buzzy bees!

Why do bees dance and how do they make honey and wax? Discover the work they do in the garden and plant some seeds to take home. A hands-on, drop in activity suitable for children 5yrs plus, who must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: £2 per child.

EXHIBITION Wed 25 July – Sun 26 August Working with Wood: a Forester’s Choice With over 30 years’ experience of encouraging the planting and use of local woods and timber, forester Iain Laidlaw chooses work from his favourite local woodworkers. Showcasing fine furniture and timber treasures, we explore the design and craftmanship of these unique pieces.

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EVENT Sun 29 July 1 – 4 pm The Wood and the Trees A guided walk in St Ronan’s wood discovering the historical values of wood and some of their traditional myths. Charcoal burning BBQ. Suitable for families with children over 8yrs. Cost: £2 per adult not including BBQ

EXHIBITION Sat 1 Sept - Wed 31 October Looking at our Landscapes - 3 Take a glimpse at how we manage our hills, woodlands, rivers and farmland in the Tweed Valley and discover the wild animals, birds and plants that live here, and some that may return! Why are native species important and how can we help them survive?

EVENT Sun 9 Sept 1-4pm Feast from the Forest An afternoon of guided walks and demonstrations in conjunction with The Treefest Partnership. Find out about foraging, wild cooking, and drinks and herbs from the countryside. Free access to the site with a charge for some guided walks and activities. Suitable for older children and adults.

EVENT Sun 30 Sept 1-4pm Eagle Eyed Discover the work of the new South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project and amazing facts about eagles. How fast can they fly and how far can they see? A drop in event suitable for over 5yrs ages, with the opportunity to meet Kashia the Eagle.

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Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park, HAWICK TD9 7JL t: 01450 364747 www.hawickmuseum@liveborders1.org.uk #HawickMuseum

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29 March - 30 September Mon-Fri 10 - 12 & 1 - 5, Sat & Sun 2 - 5 1 October – 31 March Mon - Fri 12 - 3, Sunday 1 - 3 Closed Christmas/New Year period 8 & 9 June, and Saturdays in winter ADMISSION FREE Wheelchair access to the Ground Floor and the Scott Gallery

WILTON LODGE PARK SUMMER SEASON Activities and Music in the Park Join us for another season - watch for printed programme after Easter.

Highlights include:

Discover a town’s treasures in a historic house set in beautiful parkland. Famous painters, motorcycle racing legends, nature displays, passionate collectors and local history.

There’s always something new to see - our lively programme of art and museum exhibitions runs throughout the year.

The Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop Rooms showcase the lives and achievements of Hawick’s two tragic motorcycle champions.

Sat 26 May Also - The Old Schoolroom, archaeology displays Borders Science Festival Family Fun Day and Gift Shop.

Enjoyable science stuff to see and do in the Park.

Sun 3 June – Sun 2 September Bandstand Music Series Every Sunday at the Park Bandstand, 2-4pm.

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Wed 4 July – Wed 15 August Summer Fun Series Activities every Wednesday during the school summer holidays Fri 6 July Bark in the Park Especially for dog owners!

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Sun 18 March – Thur 31 May Waterfall Gallery Undercurrents - 1 Adrian McCurdy Adrian has been exhibiting his carved panels alongside furniture since 2000. This is his first display of wall-hanging artworks alone. Inspired by the river Teviot and local lochs, these new panels explore the undulations of moving water and patterns of wood grain.

Show-and-tell demonstration by the artist, Sunday 27th May, 2-4pm, free, drop-in.

Thur 29 March – Sat 12 May Entrance Hall Hosts and Champions: Scotland in the Commonwealth Games - 2 An exhibition from the Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive celebrating over 80 years of participation and achievement. Photographs, designs, clothing, papers and artefacts evoke a rich story of Scotland’s involvement from 1930 to the present, including as hosts.

Monday 7 May – Sunday 13 May Hedgehog Week - 3 A week of information about hedgehogs. See a display inside the museum. Meet a live hedgehog at two short talks/activity sessions on Monday 7th, morning, 11 - 12 and Friday 11th, afternoon 2 - 3.

All ages. £1 per session - booking essential.

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Sat 19 May – Sun 26 August Entrance Hall Minibeasties at the Museum Discover the world of insects and wee beasties in a fun, colourful and informative exhibition.

Watch out for holiday activities to bring you close to the wonderful world of minibeasts. School active learning visits offered, please contact museum. Part of Wilton Lodge Park Year of Wee Beasties Sun 20 May Hawick Museum 12 – 4pm Festival of Museums Activity Day and Ugly Bug Ball Join in the fun on the theme of insects and wee beasties - for families with children under 8. Insect dress-up costumes. Make antennae, wings and things to add. Themed face painting.

Disco ‘ball’ in Scott Gallery – decorated for the occasion! Termite Tuck Shop. Charge £3.

Sun 10 June – Sun 12 August Waterfall Gallery Toys Were Us And Other Etchings Robin MacFarlan In his finely-worked etchings, Robin MacFarlan playfully delves into aspects of life that he finds bewildering. And since there are no answers, he offers instead an alternative world in which aspects of human behaviour are wryly observed through images of toys and simple objects.

Wed 25 July Zoolab Back by popular demand. Get close to wee beasties – some nice, some a bit creepy. Two one-hour sessions at 11am and 1.30pm. Best to book. Charge £1. Part of Wilton Lodge Park Year of Wee Beasties 19

Sun 19 August – Sun 14 October Waterfall Gallery For the Love of Nature - 4 Libby Cowan Trees, animals, and scenes in Wilton Lodge Park are depicted in mixed media by local artist Libby Cowan (Elizabeth Grant). Libby worked in the past as a ceramic figurine painter. The works represent her love of nature, especially trees, which she expresses in an atmospheric way with a pleasing effect of light, shade and colour.

Sat 1 September – Fri 26 October Entrance Hall Hawick and District Railway Society – 50 Years - 5 A working model railway, photographs and memorabilia tell the story of this society, formed in the waiting room of the northbound platform at Hawick railway station in 1967 - and still going strong today. Also featuring aspects of local railway history.

Sun 21 October – 24 Feb 2019 Waterfall Gallery Two Artists - 6, 6a Helen Cowans & Emma Jolly Helen explores techniques of mark-making on cloth, from stitch to natural weathering. She uses felts, wools and silks, with both hand and machine stitching. The myths and magic of hares have inspired her for this exhibition. Emma is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College.

Her work explores the beauty in nature, often in fine detail. In this exhibition she is showing a series of her realistic drawings of birds and animals, and also landscapes, in graphite pencil, colour pencil and watercolour.

Sat 3 November – March 2019 Entrance Hall Living behind the Wire - Internment of Enemy Aliens in the British Empire 1914-1919 - 7 Stobs Camp near Hawick was not unique. Explore Stobs plus other camps in far flung places such as South Africa, India, Canada, Jamaica and Australia. Discover how German prisoners killed their time with culture, sport – and escape plans!

The exhibition is generously funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council.

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Sat 2 June – Sun 24 June The 1514 Children’s Art Exhibition Artwork on the theme of Hawick Common-Riding by local primary school pupils.

Sun 8 July – Sat 4 August Hawick Art Club Annual Open Exhibition

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Sat 11 August – Sun 16 September Surge - 2 A curated exhibition of work from Dumfries & Galloway by Upland Members Upland is an ambitious, rural-based visual art & craft development organisation based in Dumfries & Galloway. Surge showcases the breadth and depth of its artistic community, presenting work from artists at different stages of their careers and a diverse range of practice including painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography and video.

Sat 15 September Spirit of the South tasting event Explore some of the finest craft spirits the Border region has to offer – more than just gin. Enjoy tastings and cocktail demonstrations and gain a unique insight into our talented regional distillers. £15 charge, six samples. 7pm to 9pm – bar open until 10pm. Book through Hawick Museum.

Fri 23 March – Fri 18th May Ley Lines - 1 Kate Scardifield The first solo exhibition in Scotland by this international Australian artist, presenting new work responding to and interacting with objects from the past that connect Scotland and Australia. Unearthing social and historical gems from local museum collections and archives in the Borders, Sydney-based Kate Scardifield explores and reframes Scottish and Australian connections.

Sun 23 September – Mon 24 December New Blood -3 Showcasing the work of young visual artists from the Scottish Borders with works commissioned specially for this exhibition in a variety of media.

The art education journey of many of these artists began at Borders College and this exhibition shows the wealth of young talent now coming out of Scotland’s art colleges. Artists workshops during this exhibition.

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BORDERS TEXTILE TOWERHOUSE 1 Tower Knowe, HAWICK TD9 9EN t: 01450 377615 e: textiletowerhouse@LiveBorders1.org.uk Facebook-www.facebook.com/liveborders Twitter- @TextileTowerhouse #TextileTowerhouse

OPENING HOURS Open all year 24 March – 31 October Mon – Sat 10 – 4.30, Sun 12 – 3 1 November 2018 – 31 March 2019 Mon – Sat 10 – 4 Closed Tue and Sun Closed over Christmas & New Year ADMISSION FREE Wheelchair access

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Discover the story of Border knitwear and tweed in a beautifully-restored 16th century towerhouse. Garments, artefacts and photographs bring to life over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the local woollen industries. Changing exhibitions showcase contemporary fashion and design. Our knitwear and tweeds have been adopted by the world – come and explore the unfinished story!

The Secret Tower Room explores the building’s often-turbulent history from its construction at the time of the Border Reivers. The Tom Scott Room shows paintings by the noted Scottish watercolourist (1854-1927) with touch screen access to more of his work.

Our shop stocks a colourful range of textiles, crafts, gifts and books.

Admission free Wheelchair access Education and Outreach Programme Operates all year with excellent facilities and education resources for organised visits.

Designated lunch area for schools and groups.

Programme of creative textile events and workshops.

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The Way We Were Memory Exchange, third Thursday of the month, 10am - 12noon.

Knit, Natter & Sew night, last Thursday of the month, 7-9pm - an evening of creative relaxation.

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To enquire contact the Education and Outreach Officer on 01450 378118 or email Shaureen.

Lammie@LiveBorders1.org.uk Until Sun 1 April Catwalk Over and Under Hawick’s world-famous knitwear developed from high-quality underwear into luxurious outerwear in the early 1900s. This exhibition shows the evolution of the product through a selection of garments, documents and objects from Hawick Museum collection.

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Sat 31 March – Sat 23 June Exhibition Room Creative Connections, Embroiders Guild - 1 The members of Eskdale and Liddesdale branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild present a collection of work showcasing their talents in a wide variety of embroidery techniques and styles.

Sat 7 April – Sat 2 June Catwalk From the Loom to Wear – Shapeable Tubular Textiles for Seamless Fashion - 2 Kang Hyun An Exploring how 2D woven fabrics can be transformed into 3D fashion using a tubular weaving technique. Seamless weaving fits the body, demonstrating how flexible this woven fabric can be. Kang Hyun An is a PhD student at Heriot Watt University, Galashiels.

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Wed 6 June- Sun 9 September Catwalk William Lockie: Handcrafted in Hawick since 1874 - 3 The oldest family-run, luxury knitwear manufacturer in Hawick, William Lockie is steeped in history and tradition. Lockie’s, as they are known, dates back to 1874 and is renowned for producing some of the highest quality knitwear in the world.

Sat 30 June – Sun 26 August Exhibition Room Sheet Music - 4 Kirstin Johnson Intricate paper images, inspired by popular music, are hand cut with precision by scalpel. Then they are creatively engineered using light and shadow to produce striking illustrations. A workshop will accompany this exhibition Sat 1 September – Sat 3 November Exhibition Room Slow Sashiko Stitch - 5 Emma McLellan Textiles bring healing, comfort and warmth.

Using garments inspired by loved ones, Emma has made memory quilts, combining patchwork, sashiko and boro techniques. With each stitch ... a memory. A workshop will accompany this exhibition.

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Sat 15 September – end February 2019 Catwalk Matching Sets - 6 A selection of twinsets and matching garments from Hawick Museum collection shed light on the development and the varied styles of this famous symbol of the Hawick knitwear industry.

Sat 10 November – Sat 26 January 2019 Exhibition Room The Sentiment of a Simple Object: A Button - 7 Olive Rowell.

An installation of hanging textile art explores what buttons mean to individuals, and how they have been used to represent people. If you would like to contribute to the artwork with your own donation, attach a button to a label with an explanation of what it means to you.

Olive can be contacted through oliverowell@ outlook.com or through her blog, where you can follow the progress of the project at www. oliverowell.wordpress.com

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Workshop Programme 2018

January Sat 27th

Shibori Panel & Brooch, 10am-4pm £45

February Sat 24th

Introduction to Embroidery, 10am-3pm £35

March Sat 24th

Reivers Landscape Canvas Work, 10am-3pm £35

April Sat 7th

Felt Pots and Bowls, 10am-4pm £45

May Sat 12th

Nuno Felted Scarf with Shibori Frills and Fringes, 10am-4pm £45

June Sat 2nd

Silk Shading, 10am-3pm £35

July Sat 28th

Papercutting, 10am-4pm £40

August Sat 25th

Felted Night Lights, 10am-4pm £45

September Sat 22nd

Blackwork, 10am-3pm £35

October Sat 27th

Slow Sashiko Stitch, 10am-4pm £40

November Sat 2nd

Jacobean Crewel Work, 10am-3pm £35

November Sat 25th

Christmas to Keep, 10am-4pm £45

December Sat 1st

Wire & Paper Wreaths, 10am-4pm £45

BORDERS TEXTILE TOWERHOUSE PRICE INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS

PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE

BORDERS TEXTILE TOWERHOUSE, 1 TOWER KNOWE, HAWICK, TD9 9EN T: 01450 377615 | E: textiletowerhouse@LiveBorders1.org.uk

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JEDBURGH CASTLE JAIL AND MUSEUM Castlegate, JEDBURGH TD8 6QD Tel/Fax 01835 864750 #JedburghCastleJail

OPENING HOURS

Jedburgh Jail looks like a grand castle, but inside it’s a different story! Visit the cell blocks, follow the prisoners’ stories and find out why some thought it was ‘the most comfortable jail in Scotland’. The jailer’s house is home to Jedburgh’s town museum.

Audio tour, foreign language and children’s guides, audio-visual display on ground floor for wheelchair users.

Licensed as a venue for weddings and civil ceremonies.

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Create your very own kaleidoscope with a workshop leader – all materials supplied.

Drop-in. £2 charge. From 2-3pm Part of Borders Science Festival.

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Saturday 5 May Dead Zone Paranormal present the science behind ghost hunting Join us for a night of excitement as we explain how science can be used to track the paranormal, you will be given training before going on a search with an experienced team member. Age 12 and over but under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential : bit.yl/ghosthunterjedburgh. £25 per person.

Part of the Borders Science Festival

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Mon 26 March – Wed 31 October Mon – Sat 10 – 4.30, Sun 1 – 4

MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS’ VISITOR CENTRE Queen Street, JEDBURGH TD8 6EN Tel/Fax 01835 863331 #MaryQueenofScotsHouse

OPENING HOURS Thur 1 March – Fri 30 November Mon – Sat 9.30 – 4.30, Sun 10.30 – 4.00 ADMISSION FREE Mary’s month in Jedburgh in 1566 was a turning point in her life. Discover the story of Scotland’s tragic queen, through paintings, textiles and objects associated with her, in the 16th century tower house where, according to tradition, she lodged during her time here.

Audio tour, foreign language guides, gifts, books and souvenirs.

Audio-visual display on ground floor for wheelchair users.

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COLDSTREAM MUSEUM 1

12 Market Square COLDSTREAM TD12 4BD t: 01890 882630 #ColdstreamMuseum

OPENING HOURS 26 March – 30 September Mon – Sat 9.30 – 12.30, 1 – 4 Sun 2 – 4 1 – 31 October Mon – Sat 1 – 4 Closed Sun

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ADMISSION FREE The museum is fully accessible to all visitors The Museum houses permanent displays exploring the history of the parish, burgh and its people. The Guards Gallery, ‘Second to None’ tells the story of The Coldstream Guards at home and abroad from the 17th Century to the present day. A varied programme of temporary exhibitions and related workshops and events are provided in the Courtyard Gallery. Facilities include; children’s indoor play area, courtyard with picnic table, shop and WCs with baby changing facilities. The museum is fully accessible to all visitors.

Admission free Unrestricted free parking in the Market Square.

A programme of family events will accompany the exhibition programme. For full details please contact the museum.

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Mon 26 March – Sun 13 May Diane Janes - 1 Diane specialised in painting birds and horses and was particularly fond of rooks and crows.

She explored different ways of working and was always seeking to improve and extend her skills. Diane was secretary of Berwickshire Art Society and joint organiser of the annual Cockburnspath Art Exhibition. She died in September 2017.

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Sat 19 May – Sun 1 July Host and Champions: Scotland in the Commonwealth Games - 2 An exhibition from the Commonwealth Games Scotland Archive celebrating over 80 years of participation and achievement. Photographs, designs, clothing, papers and artefacts evoke a rich story of Scotland’s involvement from 1930 to the present, including as hosts.

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Sat 7 July – Sun 2 Sept Rage, rage against the lying of the might - 3 Luise Valentiner Luise, a letterpress worker and outsider artist for Trigger Press, offers her own unique perspective on worldly events. In dog we trust.

Sat 8 Sept - Wed 31 October Berwickshire Botanists - 4 Enjoy a cup of tea, a kumquat or a Cox’s Pippin apple? Does your garden have a lawn or a rhododendron bush? You may be surprised to learn just how vital men and women from Berwickshire were to discovering and introducing many plants we consider common today. This exhibition tells the story of several of these explorers, biologists, gardeners and illustrators – and how their work has improved our appreciation of the natural world.

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KELSO LIBRARY 1

Kelso Library Contact Centre Bowmont Street, KELSO TD5 7JH t: 01573 223171 #JimClarkRoom

OPENING HOURS Mon 10-5 Tue 1-7 Wed 10-2 Thur 10-5 Fri 10-4 Sat 9.30-12.30 Closed Sun

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2 Sat 24 March – Sat 30 June A Snapshot of Photography in Kelso - 1 Photography in Kelso as seen through objects from the Kelso collection.

Sat 14 July – Sat 29 Sept The Age of the Calling Card - 2 This display will look at the social complexities of visiting in the Victorian Era. Illustrated by various objects from the Kelso collection.

Sat 13 October – Sat 2 Feb 2019 Kelso and WWI - 3 100 years since Armistice Day. Personal items related to WWI in Kelso will be displayed in Kelso Library.

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THE JIM CLARK ROOM 44 Newtown Street DUNS TD11 3AU t: 01361 883960 #DunsExhibitionRoom

OPENING HOURS 30 March – 31May Mon – Sat 10.30 – 1, 2 – 4.30 Sun 2 – 4 ADMISSION FREE Assisted disabled access Free on-street parking

A must for all fans of motor racing! The museum provides a comprehensive account of Jim Clark’s motor racing career from club competitions to World Championship Formula 1 racing through a fascinating display of trophies, awards, photographs, model cars and other memorabilia.

See Duns Exhibition Room for special exhibitions.

The Jim Clark Room will close for refurbishment after 31 May 2018. A new, enlarged Jim Clark Museum will open on the same site in 2019. This will involve the use of contemporary interactive display systems and a changing display of cars that were driven by Jim Clark during his motor racing career.

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ADMISSION FREE The exhibition room is fully accessible to all visitors Duns Exhibition Room is located in the local Library Contact Centre. It provides a flexible space for local history and art exhibitions.

Sat 1 Sept – Sat 27 Oct In all weathers - 3 Kevin Peden Kevin Peden is a Visual Artist based in the Scottish Borders. Through the medium of print, this body of work explores the artist’s interest in recording texture and movement in a landscape and the dynamics of the natural components within environments. ‘In All Weathers’ reflects his holistic experience responding creatively to the environments around the coastline surrounding St Abbs in the Scottish Borders.

Sat 17 Nov – Sat 15 Dec Berwickshire Arts Society - 4 The Berwickshire Art Society Christmas Show. All works displayed are produced by the members of the society.

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A regular programme of combined craft and family events takes place throughout the year.

For details please contact the museum office.

Mon 9 April – Sat 26 May Jim Clark in pictures - 1 A pictorial montage of Jim Clark’s racing career.

Before we create the new Jim Clark Museum in 2019 this is an opportunity to see many of the photographs held in the museum collection.

Sat 16 June – Sat 25 Aug The Berwickshire Country House - 2 “Berwickshire was always said to have more mansions than any other county in Britain”.

Between the mid-eighteenth and latenineteenth centuries well over 100 country houses were built in this area. They included some of the grandest in Scotland by some of its most famous architects, but during the twentieth century a quarter were demolished and many more converted to other uses. This exhibition traces the rise, decline and continued significance of ‘the Berwickshire country house’.

INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS THIRLESTANE CASTLE

LAUDER TD2 6RU t: 01578 722 430 www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk Come and see how Thirlestane Castle has grown from a 13th Century Border fort defending the south approach to Edinburgh to the fairy tale castle you see today. Thirlestane has belonged to the influential Maitland family throughout its long history – use your visit to track their role in Scottish history over the centuries.

Castle Tours For more information on a bespoke tour of the castle especially designed for groups please check out our Groups page or enquire now by emailing enquiries@ thirlestanecastle.co.uk or call us on 01578 722430.

The castle is open for day visitors during the summer as well as being available for corporate events, large group and specialist tours throughout the year. In the first instance simply give us a call or drop our team an email and we can discuss what we can do for you.

Admission Prices and Times 2018 Castle and Grounds: 10am – 4pm, Sundays – Thursdays, from 30 April – 30 September 2018.

General Entry Castle and grounds including superb picnic and children’s play area: Adults: £8.00; Children: £3.50; Seniors: £6.50 Family of 2 adults and up to 3 children £20.00

EYEMOUTH MUSEUM

Auld Kirk, Market Place, EYEMOUTH TD14 5HE t: 018907 51701 e: enquiries@eyemouthmuseum.co.uk Discover the history of Eyemouth and surrounding area and see how its people have lived through the ages by land and sea. The Museum houses a unique tapestry worked to commemorate the centenary of the tragic disaster of 1881 when the community suffered the loss of 189 fishermen at sea. Please note there is only wheelchair access to the ground floor permanent gallery.

Opening hours 1 April – 2 November 2018: Mon – Sat 11 – 4, Sunday closed.

TRIMONTIUM MUSEUM

THREE HILLS ROMAN HERITAGE The Ormiston, Market Square, MELROSE TD6 9PN t: 01896 822651 www.trimontium.co.uk The Face of Roman Scotland presented through amazing artefacts, coins and gems, telling the story of life on the Roman frontier.

Museum opening hours 2 April - 31 October 2018 (Closed on 7 April 2018), Mon – Sat 10.30-4.30, Sunday closed.

The Museum can open by arrangement out of season and on Sundays. Please call 01896 822651.

Admission Adult £2; Students £1; Families £5.

Schools and groups welcome – please call 01896 822651 to enquire and book.

Trimontium is the site of a Roman fort and settlement that lies just outside Newstead, to the east of Melrose.

The Museum is the only one in Scotland dedicated to the Romans, where visitors can experience what life was like for the people who lived in this outpost on the frontier of the Empire. Many objects from the original excavations are on display, including tools used by soldiers to build the fort, remains of Roman glassmaking, examples of the pottery used by officers for dining, a replica cavalry saddle, replica armour, gaming pieces and much more. One of the most fascinating items on display is the 228-silver coin hoard from Synton. The native population is not forgotten, and their

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The museum acts not only as a display area telling the story of the fort and its people, as well as the native British population. It also acts as a focus for the Trust’s many other activities: school visits, a meeting place for guided walks out to the site and as the venue for the series of spring and autumn lectures.

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way of life is explored, with examples of native pottery and a look at their impressive hill forts in the area. Each year a loan from the National Museum is arranged to highlight an aspect of Roman life, often comprising of objects originally from the fort but now housed in Edinburgh.

During our open season (April-October), we run a series of walks from our Museum in Melrose to the site of Trimontium, near Newstead. These are guided walks led by our expert volunteer guides who will relate the history of Trimontium as well as other points of interest along the route. The walk covers five miles of easy terrain although stout footwear is recommended. We also run a series of guided walks to Old Melrose, which was a special place for the indigenous population, was known to the Romans and was also the site of a Celtic Abbey (a Monk’s cell). All walks depart and return from the Museum in Melrose.

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12 April Brush up your Burnswark by Dr John Reid, Chairman of The Trimontium Trust 19 April The Galloway Hoard by Andy Nicholson [Parish Church Hall, beyond Greenyards] 17 May Stories, Stones and Bones; You the Jury by Dr Reid (with Cheese & Wine) 24 May Hadrian: The Tourist Emperor by Jeremy Paterson All are welcome. Admission to lectures is by donation.

For information on our forthcoming October lecture series for 2018 and for any other enquiries please check our website www.trimontium.co.uk

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David Wolfeden - Snowy Antlers, Old Gala House

Trimontium Lecture Series: The Spring 2018 Lectures will be held on the following dates at 7.30pm in Melrose Corn Exchange, unless otherwise indicated.

More information on each event can be found at : https://www.trimontium.co.uk/events

Scotland’s War - RFC, Old Gala House

For details and booking www.trimontium.co.uk/trimontium-walks

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