What's On Guide to the Borders, September 2018
Autumn is a great time to visit the Scottish Borders. The leaves are turning and the colours are dazzling. There's also an impressive array of events in September, from a fungi foray, to a vintage car rally, and The Tour o' the Borders Cycle race, to the famous Kelso Ram sales. Whether you're holidaying in the Borders, or you're a local, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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 September
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 in September 2018, 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 Monday and Friday until 14 September 2018, 12pm-1pm
Regency Garden Tour
Abbotsford House, Melrose, TD6 9BQ
Included in admission to gardens, free for annual pass holders. The meeting point is outside the historic house.
Contact Tel: 01896 752043
Website:www.scottsabbotsford.com
Every Tuesday in September 2018, 10am-3pm
Market in Paxton House Marquee
Marquee at Paxton House, Paxton, TD15 1SZ
Normal admission charges apply to visiting Paxton House and the grounds.
Website: paxtonhouse.co.uk/event
Every Friday, 10am–4pm
St Abbs Friday Market
The Ebba Centre, St Abbs, TD14 5PL
Website: www.st-abbs-market.com
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2pm-4.30pm
Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary
The Holmes, St Boswells, TD6 0EL
Tel: 01835 823468
Website: www.donkeyheaven.org
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
Until 1 October 2018 onwards, 11am–5pm
Borders Sculpture Park Exhibition: The Messenger by Hilary Jack
Mellerstain House, Mellerstain, Gordon, TD3 6LG
Tel: 01573 410225
Email: enquiries@mellerstain.com
Sunday 2 September 2018, 11am–3pm
Tour o'the Borders - Closed Road Cycle Race
Peebles, EH45 9HB
01721 588050
Email: info@tourtheborders.com
Website: http://tourotheborders.com/
Sunday 2 September 2018, 11am–3pm
Archery at Bowhill
Bowhill House and Country Estate, Bowhill, Selkirk, TD7 5ET
Prices from £3 (Ages 6+)
To book, call 01750 22204
Tuesday 4 September, 11.30am–12.30pm
Flowers of Floors Castle Garden Tour
Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates, Kelso, TD5 7SF
Tour: £5 Plus, normal admission charges apply.
Booking essential.
Tel: 01573 223333
Thursday 6 September 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
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September 2018, 10am-5pm
Great British Food Festival
Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates, Kelso, TD5 7SF
Entry: £8
Dogs welcome
Saturday 8 September 2018, 10.30am–4pm (4 tours)
Doors Open Day - Undercroft Tours
National Mining Museum Scotland, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, EH22 4QN
Free admission. Booking essential.
Tel: 0131 663 7519
Please check the website for more details: nationalminingmuseum.cloudvenue.co.uk
Saturday 8 September 2018, 11am- to 3pm
Memory Walk
Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6UQ
Route: 1.5km and 6km Registration opens at: 11am Walk starts: 12noon Adults: £10
12-16: £5
Under 12: Free
Tel: 0131 243 1453
Thursday 13 September 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
Friday 14 September 2018
Kelso Ram Sales
The Border Union Showground, Kelso
Website: www.buas.org/rams
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2018
Doors Open Day – Bowhill Below Stairs
Bowhill House and Country Estate
Tour Times: 1pm and 2pm. Booking essential.
Full tours of Bowhill also available.
Tel: 01750 22204
Email: info@bowhillhouse.co.uk
Website: www.bowhillhouse.co.uk
Sunday 16 September 2018, 2pm-4pm
Fungi Foray
Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, EH45 9JU
Garden admission applies.
Booking essential.
01721 760254
Sunday 16 September 2018, 10-5pm
Farmer's Market
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre, Ford & Etal, TD12 4TR
Free
Tel: 01890 820601
Website: www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Sunday 16th September 2018
Edinburgh Kilt Walk, Raising funds for Scottish charities
Three different length walks: The Mighty Stride, Big Stroll and Wee Wander.
Prices: Various
Selkirk Vintage Rally
Sunday 16 September 2018, 11am-5pm
Sunderland Hall, Lindean, Selkirk, TD1 3PGAdults: £8
Under 16s: Free
Free parking
Tel: 07836 706254
Website: www.selkirkvintagecarrally.org/
Tuesday 18 September, 11.30am–12.30pm
Flowers of Floors Castle Garden Tour
Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates, Kelso, TD5 7SF
Tour: £5 Plus, normal admission charges apply.
Booking essential.
Tel: 01573 223333
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