What's on guide to the Borders - October 2018
It's October already and autumn is in full swing here in the Scottish Borders. The Border ice rink is open once again for curling and skating and there are plenty of guided walks and tours still on offer in the area.
If you're looking for a place to stay, book a room at The Red Lion today. (No charge for your dog, and dogs are welcome in the bar.)
What's on in October
Monday 1 October-30 November 2018, 10am-5pm
Exhibition: Out of the Ark, into the woods
Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU
Free
Tel: 01721 760254
Every Monday – 1.30pm-3.30pm
Old Melrose Monastic Walk
Old Melrose Furniture Studio/Tearoom, Melrose, TD6 9DF
Adults: £2
Children: Free
No booking required
Tel: 01835 82283
Website: archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
The Borders Distillery Tour
The Borders Distillery, Commercial Road, Hawick, TD9 7AQ
Tours run every hour, on the hour.
Adults: £12
Contact Tel: 01450 374330
Website: www.thebordersdistillery.com
Every Thursday until end of October 2018, 1.30pm-5.30pm
Trimontium Roman Guided Walk
Three Hills Heritage Centre, Corn Exchange, High Street, Melrose, TD6 9PN
Adults: £4
Children: £1
Family: £10
Dogs: Free
Website: www.trimontium.org.uk
Every Friday, 10am–3pm
St Abbs Friday Market
The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL
Website: www.st-abbs-market.com
Alternate Saturdays
Eildon Ramblers Walking Group, walk starts: 10am
Walks range from 6 to 14 miles. New walkers welcome. Dogs not allowed.
Tel: 01896 823831 or 07590 219301
Website: www.eildonramblers.org.uk
Saturdays in October 2018, 11.30am-12.15pm or 12.30pm-1.15pm
Try Curling
Border Ice Rink, Golf Course Road, Kelso, TD5 7SL
Adults: £5
Juniors: £3
Tel: 01573 224774 to register
Sundays in October 2018, 12.45pm (Under 16s), 2.45pm-5.15pm
Ice skating for everyone
Border Ice Rink, Golf Course Road, Kelso, TD5 7SL
Adults: £5
Juniors: £3
Tel: 01573 224774
Sunday 7 October 2018, 12pm-6pm
Kelso Races: Border Principal Raceday
Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, TD5 7SX
Adults: £10 - £20
Children under 17 : Free
Saturday 13 October 2018, 10:30
Alwinton Border Shepherds' Show
Adults £7
Under 16s: Free
Parking: £2
Alwinton Show Field, Alwinton, NE65 7BQ
Sunday 14 October 2018, 1pm-5pm
Open Garden at Etal Manor
Etal Manor, Ford and Etal, TD12 4TJ
Entry: £5
Tel: 01890 820338
Sunday 21 October 2018, 1pm-5pm
Open Garden at Etal Manor
Etal Manor, Ford and Etal, TD12 4TJ
Entry: By donation
Tel: 01890 820338
Thursday 18- Sunday 21 October 2018
Berwick Literary Festival
Sunday 21 October 2018, 10am- 4.30pm
The Borders Wedding Show
Springwood Hall, Springwood Park, Kelso, TD5 8LS
Entry: £8
Tel: 01750 725480
Sunday 28 October 2018, 1pm-5pm
Open Garden at Etal Manor
Etal Manor, Ford and Etal, TD12 4TJ
Entry: By donation
Tel: 01890 820338
