Scottish Borders Local Events
November
Visit for Free
Dryburgh Abbey
Location: St Boswells, Melrose
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November
Description: Dryburgh sits by the Tweed River. Its remarkably complete medieval ruins makes it easy to appreciate the attractions of monastic life. Fine examples of ecclesiastic architecture and masonry remain.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Jedburgh Abbey
Location: Abbey Bridge End, Jedburgh
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November
Description: Jedburgh Abbey, founded in 1138, was a frequent target for invading border armies. Today, there is a cloister and herb garden to explore, and a visitor centre containing 8th century carvings and artefacts excavated from the abbey grounds.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Melrose Abbey
Location: Abbey Street, Melrose
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November
Description: Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated masonry. The Abbey is thought to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart, marked with a commemorative carved stone plaque within the grounds.
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Smailholm Tower
Location: Smailholm, Kelso
Offer: Visit for free
When: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November
Description: Home to the Pringles and Scotts, Smailholm is a prominent landmark that proved inspirational to Sir Walter Scott who is buried at nearby Dryburgh
St Andrew's Day Borders Banquet
28/29/20 November
Various venue's across the Scottish Borders
For the first time the Borders Banquet will be celebrating St Andrew’s day with a series of events on 28/29 and 30 November. These events include Hawick food and drink Festival, a cookery demonstration in Kelso, enhanced activities at the Kelso Farmers Market, a Christmas Food Fair at Traquair House and a reception and banquet at the two historic venues of Abbotsford house and Wedderburn Castle near Duns. These events will celebrate the quality and diversity of food produced in the Scottish Borders and will showcase a variety of different business sectors to our visitors. . It will emphasise the strong link between the quality of our regional food and its exceptional landscapes.
contact: www.bordersfoodnetwork.co.uk
If you require any more information on any of the above events, please contact kpearson@scotborders.gov.uk or 01835 825 060 and ask for Kate Pearson Or visit any of the following:
www.homecomingscotland2009.com/scottishborders
www.returntotheridings.co.uk
www.ourscottishborders.com
www.rideborders.com
www.borderevents.com
www.radioborders.com
www.glenacre.com
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