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2016/17
Live Borders is a registered Charity No.SCO34227
We hope you will enjoy this year’s programme
of exhibitions presented in thirteen museums
and visitor centres across the Scottish Borders.
Our museums tell the story of Borders people
from the earliest times to the present day; their
struggles, their homes, their work, and their
leisure; from Border Reivers 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
celebrations. They also explore the lives of the
famous such as Mary Queen of Scots, Sir Walter
Scott, Jim Clark and Jimmie Guthrie.
Four of the museums house art galleries
which host a wide and varied programme of
contemporary visual art and craft exhibitions.
Admission is FREE to all Museums.
For more information please
telephone 01750 726456
www.liveborders.org.uk
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Alfons Bytautas RSA, Finding Joy
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William Gillies RSA, Borthwick Farm
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Galashiels - Old Gala House
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Selkirk - Halliwell’s House Museum9
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 17
Hawick - Borders Textile Towerhouse22
Jedburgh - Castle Jail25
Jedburgh - Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre
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Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre27
Coldstream - Coldstream Museum29
Kelso - Library Room31
Duns - Jim Clark Room32
Duns - Exhibition Room33
Independent Museums34
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OLD GALA HOUSE
Scott Crescent, GALASHIELS TD1 3JS
t: 01750 20096 / 01896 752611
OPENING TIMES
March, April, May
Tues – Sat 10-4
Open Easter Weekend
27 March 1-4 &
Easter Monday 28 March 10-4
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June, July & August
Mon – Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4
September
Tues – Sat 10-4 and Sun 1-4
October
Tues – Fri 1-4 and Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
Fri 25 March – Sat 16 April
Easter Eggsitement Treasure Trail
Family fun with an Easter Treasure Hunt
that takes you around the displays and
exhibitions of Old Gala House. £1 per map
with a chocolately treat for every completed
Treasure Hunt. £1 per map
NEW 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. £1 per pack
Check regularly at Old Gala House for other
workshops and family events.
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Visit Old Gala House, an important and vibrant
museum nestled in the heart of the bustling
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,
wooden-panelled ceiling dating from 1635 is a rare
survival in Scotland, and it compares 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.
The house hosts temporary exhibitions, children’s
events, tearoom, audio guide, gifts & souvenirs and
gardens. Free car parking and partial wheelchair
access with a stair lift to the exhibitions on the 1st
floor.
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EASTER AT OLD GALA HOUSE
Sat 26 March and Wed 6 April
Easter Eggsitement
Our ever popular drop-in Easter Workshop for
4-16 year olds. Decorate your own wooden egg
cup and egg to take home.
Cost: £2. Both sessions are from 11-3pm.
OLD GALA HOUSE – PRINGLE ROOM
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Tue 15 March – Sat 30 April
Up On The Roof
Louise Carrie - 1
Using the Scottish Borders, Scottish Coastline
and the Highlands as inspiration, Louise
works with the medium of slate and wax. The
magical process of wax melting onto heated
slates has created works with beautiful shades
of colour and texture.
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Sat 7 May – Sun 19 June
The Plant World on Paper
David Stuart - 2, 2a
David Stuart is captivated by the beauty and
energy of the plant world. His simple line
drawings are developed into monoprints,
screenprints and paintings, with occasional
straying into expressive abstraction.
Sat 25 June – Sun 7 Aug
Perennial Pathways
Justine Miller - 3
Justine lives and works in Berwickshire where
she explores the woodland environment and
themes of the Scottish Borders. Having trained
as a Printmaker she works photographically
and digitally. She combines media with hand
drawn and coloured images, layering of images,
colours and textures to create a landscape of
impression and emotion to capture intimate
hidden glimpses and shadows.
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OLD GALA HOUSE – MUSEUM ROOM
Tue 15 March – Sun 5 June
Old Gala Club visits Galashiels Home Front in
1916. - 1
Learn about the historic town of Galashiels in
1916 and how it faced the challenges of the
First World War in this fascinating exhibition
of local newspaper cuttings, diary entries of a
local newsagent, photographs and artefacts
from the era.
Sat 13 August – Sun 18 Sept
Coastal Connection
Deborah Campbell - 4, 4a, 4b
The Coastal Connection Exhibition will present
new work by artist Deborah Campbell.
Through painting, print and textiles she
develops works which are an expression of
Scotland’s coastal landscape exploring the
interaction of the land and sea.
Sat 24 Sept – Sun 30 Oct
Valley Reflections
Pippa Sinclair - 5, 5a
Inspired by her experience of living in the
Yarrow Valley, Pippa’s collection of dynamic
landscape paintings have textural and graphic
elements. Her works use a variety of styles
and techniques to portray the nature of her
Scottish Border memories.
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Sat 11 June – Sun 14 August
Linear
Rozee Colton - 2
A showcase of photographic portraits by
Edinburgh College of Art 2016 graduate. Rozee
constructs and manipulates images, to explore
the relationship between photography and
performance art. For Rozee within the image
a performance exists only through viewer
interpretation.
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CHRISTOPHER BOYD GALLERY
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NMS Mirror
‘Iron Age Balmaclellan mirror from the
National Museums Scotland collection’
Sat 20 August – Sun 30 Oct
St Abbs Woolscape Project
Jennie Howes - 3, 3a
The St Abbs Woolscape Project evolved in the
summer/autumn of 2014 by bringing together
creatively minded woolly folk, primarily at the
St Abbs Visitor Centre. The aim of the project
was to create, in wool, representations of the
natural environment - the sea, the air and land
in and around St Abbs.
In conjunction with the display, the museum
will host a series of woolly workshops – using
techniques of knitting, crochet, felting and
stitching -to create a “Gala Woolscape Project”,
using yarns, fibres and textiles reclaimed from
Borders businesses such as mills, weavers and
knitters, to create all the pieces.
Contact 01750 726456 for more information on
workshops.
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Tue 15 March – Sat 21 May
Reflections on Celts - 1, 1a
An educational and hands on exhibition
showcasing two Iron Age mirrors the British
Museum’s Holcombe mirror and the National
Museums Scotland’s Balmaclellan mirror both
telling very different stories, and helping us
to understand the relationships between
communities in Britain 2,000 years ago.
The Reflections on Celts tour is generously
supported by the Dorset Foundation.
For information on School workshops please
contact the museums office on 01750 726456.
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‘Iron Age Holcombe
mirror from the British
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Wed 30 March
Lecture “Celts Art and Identity”
by Fraser Hunter from National Museums Scotland
7pm in the The Scott Room at Old Gala House.
Free event, please phone to book ticket’s as space
is limited 01750 726456.
Sat 4 June – Sat 2 July
Gala Studio Club
The annual display of members’ work.
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CHRISTOPHER BOYD GALLERY
Sat 10 September – Sat 29 October
Recent Acquisitions and Other Highlights - 3, 3a
A rare opportunity to see works selected
from Scottish Borders Council’s Permanent
Collection of Fine Art. On show will be the art
curator’s favourites including paintings by
William Gillies, Tom Scott, William Johnstone,
Horatio McCulloch and Alberto Morrocco,
alongside recent bequests of works by Anne
Redpath and her son David Michie.
& Gallery Ante-Room
Looking About
Graham Stokes - 4
A mature graduate of Central Saint Martin’s
College of Art and Design, London, and former
community art teacher now based in Galashiels
who is fascinated by the everyday buildings
and environments where most of us live.
Sat 9 July – Sat 3 September
Incantation
Alfons Bytautas RSA - 2
Recent paintings, prints and drawings by an
established artist born in Selkirk. A graduate of
Edinburgh College of Art, he has led important
pioneer research on printmaking techniques.
In 2006 he was appointed Academician to the
Royal Scottish Academy. His abstract works are
based on observation and memory and he says
‘I encourage myself to adopt, whenever possible,
an irrational approach to image making and
to welcome chance and accident as potential
sources of inspiration. My aim is not to copy
nature but to represent it as transformed by
thought and emotion’. Now based in Newcastle
upon Tyne, he is currently Principal Technician of
the Printmaking Studio, Northumbria University.
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LAIRD’S ROOM
A new exhibiting space upstairs which also
doubles as our Education Room.
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HALLIWELL’S HOUSE MUSEUM
Market Place, SELKIRK TD7 4BL
t: 01750 726456 / 01750 20054
HALLIWELL’S HOUSE MUSEUM
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OPENING TIMES
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Fri March 25 – Mon October 31
Mon – Sat 11-4, Sun 12 – 3
Halliwell’s House Museum 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 bustling Market
Place. The Close has seen a lot of changes down
the years, and these are engagingly reflected
in the displays. The old ironmongers shop
is reconstructed on the ground floor and is
crammed full of related objects which evoke a
bygone age.
The internationally renowned Selkirk Common
Riding is documented in a dedicated room
on the first floor. 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.
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Gifts & souvenirs, full wheelchair access with a lift
to exhibitions on the 1st floor.
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EASTER FUN AT HALLIWELL’S HOUSE MUSEUM
Friday 25 March – Saturday 16 April
Easter Eggsitement Treasure Trail
Family fun with an Easter Treasure Hunt that takes
you around the displays and exhibitions of Halliwell’s
House Museum. £1 per map with a chocolately treat
for every completed Treasure Hunt. £1 per map.
NEW 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. £1 per pack
Sat 26 March – Sun 10 April
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Creative Fashion at Selkirk High School - 1
Running for the third year, this popular course led by
teachers, Clair Hood and Liz Parkes, involves students
designing and creating outfits from up-cycled
clothing sourced mainly from charity shops. The
project reflects the industrial heritage of the Borders
and is kindly supported by donations of tweed
and tartan from local textile mills. Award -winning
photographer John Parris provides a backdrop to
the show with stunning images of the students
wearing their creations. This year the photo-shoot
took place at Abbotsford House.
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Sat 16 July – Sun 21 August
Sea, Skye, Mountains and Hills
Mary Goulden - 4
Landscape paintings by a Yorkshire-born artist who
came to the Borders in the 1970s to further her nursing
career. A keen hill walker, and with an artist’s sensibilities,
she became inspired to interpret the beautiful Borders
landscape. Pastel is her medium of choice, due to its
tactile nature, intensity of colour and the range of
effects it can produce. Also on show paintings from her
many trips to the West Highlands and Isle of Skye.
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Sat 16 April – Sun 29 May
A Fairy Tale Life
Andrew Lang - 2
To celebrate Selkirk’s Year of Literature, Halliwell’s House
Museum is exploring the life of Selkirk’s local writer
Andrew Lang and his stories and Fairy Tales from
around the world. Come and see our flying carpet and
enchanted forest inspired by the Fairy Tales of Andrew
Lang.
Sat 4 June – Sunday 10 July
Dark Ruberslaw
Geof Hickey - 3
Paintings by an Ancrum-based artist of a prominent
landmark in the Scottish Borders – Ruberslaw. Now
the craggy remains of an extinct volcano, the hill is an
ever present sight from his studio window, even when
lost in mist, rain and clouds and also a place of historical
interest from the Iron Age through the Romans to the
days of the Covenanters. The exhibition title comes
from Scenes of Infancy written by the Denholm born,
Scottish Romantic poet Dr John Leyden (1775-1811).
Dark Ruberslaw, that lifts his head sublime,
Rugged and hoary with the wrecks of time!
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Sat 27 August – Sun 25 September
Into the Woods
Catriona Andrews, Eben Rautenbach, Kenneth
McQueenie & Rob Sutherland - 5
A mixed media show of works celebrating the beauty
of trees. From literal paintings and wildlife scenes burnt
onto reclaimed wood to abstract sculptures made from
driftwood and ceramic interpretations of trees - an
enduring subject matter for artists highlighting the
need to protect our natural environment for future
generations.
Sat 1 Oct– Mon 31 Oct
Horse Drawn War - 6
A unique exhibition commemorates the role of 6
million British horses that went to the Great War.This
exhibition highlights the role of horses before, during
and after World War I, and explores the myth and reality
surrounding horses in war by taking a look at their
changing use in the British army until the last cavalry
charge of the First World War on 11 November, 1918.
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SIR WALTER SCOTT’S
COURTROOM
SIR WALTER SCOTT’S COURTROOM
Market Place, SELKIRK TD7 4BT
t: 01750 726456 / 01750 20761
OPENING TIMES
Fri 25 March– Sat 29 October
March, April & September
Mon – Fri 10 – 4, Sat 11 – 3
May – August
Also open Sun 11-3
October
Mon – Sat 12 – 3
Closed for Selkirk Common Riding
Thurs 9 – Sun 12 June 2016
Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom is one of our direct
links to the great Scottish writer. In this building
Sir Walter Scott sat as Sheriff, dispensing justice
to the town of Selkirk for nearly 30 years, until his
death in 1832.
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This important, historic building dates from 1804
and stands in the bustling Market Place of this
historic town, next to a major monument dedicated to Sir Walter. Inside, you can learn the story
of his association with the town and browse permanent displays of personal objects that once
belonged to the world-famous writer of great
literary works that included Rob Roy and the Waverley novels. Small gift shop. Tour groups welcome but no disabled access.
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EASTER FUN AT SIR WALTER SCOTT’S
COURTROOM
Fri 25 March – Sat 16 April
Easter Eggsitement Treasure Trail
Family fun with an Easter Treasure Hunt that takes
you around the displays and exhibitions of Sir Walter
Scott’s Courtroom. £1 per map with a chocolately
treat for every completed Treasure Hunt. £1 per map.
NEW FAMILY FUN AT SIR WALTER SCOTT’S
COURTROOM
Fri 25 March – Sat 29 October
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. £1 per
pack.
SCHOOLS PROGRAMME 2015
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
parties as there are plenty of hands on activities
designed to stimulate and educate keen young
minds. This is available to pre-booked school
groups from April – October only. For more details
or to book a visit please contact the Assistant
Curator on 01750 726456.
Educational Visits –
“Walking in the Shirra’s footsteps”
This year we are offering joint Visits with Sir Walter
Scott’s Courtroom & Abbotsford the home of Sir
Walter Scott. This is available to pre-booked school
groups from April – October only. For more details or
to book a visit please contact the Learning Officer at
the Abbotsford Trust on 01896 752043.
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TWEEDDALE
MUSEUM AND GALLERY
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Chambers Institution, High Street
PEEBLES EH45 8AG
t: 01721 724820
OPENING TIMES
Mon 4 January – Sat 17 December
Mon – Fri 10.30am – 12.30pm & 1-4pm
Sat 9.30am – 12.30pm
Closed Beltane Saturday 25 June
and over Christmas and New Year
Peebles Arts Festival has
become Creative Peebles
Festival and this year runs
from Fri 26 August –
Sun 4 September
The Gallery and Museum
are taking part in the Open
Galleries Evening on
Fri 26 August
and, in addition to normal
opening hours, will be open
from 1-4pm on
Saturdays 27 August and
3 September and Sundays
28 August and 4 September
Festival exhibitions include
work by Ade Adesina,
Catriona Taylor and The
Summer Show by local artists.
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The Chambers Room forms part of the Peebles
Library and is open during the above times
and for additional hours during library opening
hours. For further information telephone
01721 724820.
The Chambers Institution was established
in 1859 by William Chambers, one of the
founders of the famous publishing house.
The Museum and Gallery currently present
a lively programme of exhibitions in this
historic building. The Chambers Room
houses the extraordinary plasterwork friezes
commissioned by William Chambers and
also features exhibitions on Peebles and the
surrounding area.
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Sat 9 January – Sat 21 May
People of Peebles
Who was the Peebles Poet? Discover this, the
connection with the author of The 39 Steps, a
prime minister who chopped down trees and
many other weird and wonderful facts about
this well-known Burgh.
Sat 28 May – Sat 22 October
Mapping the Collection
Housing over 16,000 objects, the Chambers
Institution has been collecting the material
history of Peeblesshire for over 150 years.
This exhibition uses some of the collection to
illustrate the history of the area through its
material culture.
Sat 29 October – Sat 17 December
300 Years of Freemasonry in Peebles - 1
Reflecting on the past and celebrating the
present activities of an active community
organisation with Lodge Peebles, Kilwinning 24.
Sat 4 June – Sat 23 July
Treasures Found - 3
Fascinating items of Treasure Trove found in
recent years in the Borders, Fife, Edinburgh and
Lothian – Bronze Age, Roman and Medieval are
displayed in this touring exhibition.
The Treasure Trove legislation in Scotland ensures
that objects of cultural importance from our past
are protected for the benefit of the nation.
Supported by the Art Fund and The Headley Trust
and created by the East of Scotland Museums
Partnership.
MUSEUM ROOM
Sat 19 March – Sat 28 May
A Chequered History – Textiles in Tweeddale - 2
Textiles have been woven in the Peeblesshire
area for thousands of years. This exhibition tells
the story through photographs and objects
from pre-history right up to the present day.
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Sat 14 May
Festival of Museums
Spinning a Yarn!
Join us on a day of activities and memories
with former mill workers at an event to
celebrate our textile heritage.
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Sat 30 July – Sat 3 September
Land and Sea - 4
Catriona Taylor’s painting is influenced by the
Scottish landscape and seascape and also maps
and poetry. Catriona is based in the Pentlands
and she is strongly inspired by the hills. For this
exhibition she explores themes suggested by
words from the Shipping News to evoke a sense
of our coastal landscape.
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Sat 12 March – Sat 16 April
Wandering Threads - 1
Embroiderers’ Guild – Scottish Members
Textile art celebrating 110 years of the Guild.
A colourful display of traditional sewing
techniques and modern interpretations.
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Sat 10 September – Sat 26 November
The Many Strands of Manor - 5
Discover this very special valley which yielded
a Bronze Age hoard, where Queen Victoria
almost bought her Scottish residence, and is
the home of Olympic gold medal winner Scott
Brash. It has inspired poets and artists to this
day and the exhibition will include work by
artist Irene Campbell amongst others.
We will be organising activities around this
exhibition as part of Borders Heritage Festival.
Please contact us for details.
Sat 5 December – Sat 29 April 2017
The Offensive Romans - 6
Is Burnswark Hill the site of a Roman training
camp or a scene of bloody conflict between
invading Romans and the native people of
Southern Scotland? This question has puzzled
archaeologists since the 18th century. An
imposing table top hill in flat surroundings,
Burnswark was first occupied 3000 years ago.
It has been an important site throughout the
Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman occupation of
Britain, the medieval period and the Civil War in
the 17th century.
Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, a
team of archaeologists carried out a dig in
September 2015. Using modern methods of
metal detecting and soil testing and with input
from experts in the UK and Germany, new
evidence is being presented to tell the story of
Burnswark and the Roman invasion of Scotland.
Sat 23 April – Sat 4 June
Blooms - 2, 2a, 2b
Tatyana Aplin, Isabell Buenz, Susan Bourne, Janet
Cleghorn, Linda Foster, Emma Herdman
Contemporary and traditional artworks
celebrating flowers; from delicate botanical
drawings to vibrant abstracts and paper sculptural
forms. Also works from Scottish Borders Council
Fine Art Collection including Elizabeth Blackadder,
Bernat Klein and Anne Redpath.
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Sat 11 June – Sat 9 July
Peebles Art Group - 3
The annual show of recent work by members
and invited artists.
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Sat 16 July –Sat 27 August
The Summer Show - 4, 4a,
Niall Campbell, Vivienne Haig, Lida Hatrick,
Ellen McCann, Line Mortensen & Mooie Scott
An eclectic mix of contemporary paintings,
sculptures and glass by invited artists from across
the Scottish Borders and stunning mosaics from
an Edinburgh based artist bringing a splash of
seasonal colour to the gallery.
Sat 3 September – Sat 15 October
Just Before the Light - 5
Ade Adesina
A Nigerian-born printmaker, and graduate of Gray’s
School of Art, Aberdeen whose practice focuses on
the human footprint and its effect on our planet.
He says ‘Our world is full of wonderful landscapes
and I wish to highlight the continual damage
caused by deforestation; the politics of energy
consumption; and endangered wild species.’
In 2014 he was a Royal Scottish Academy
Generation artist - a national event which
celebrated the best art in Scotland from the past
25 years. In 2015 he won an award from the Royal
Academy Summer Show in London. He is currently
Artist in Residence at the Highland Print Studio in
Inverness.
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Sat 29 October – Sat 4 March 2017
Naked Craft - 6, 6a
Contemporary Craft from Canada and Scotland
Sarah Alford, Jilli Blackwood, Tess Burrows,
Martin Campbell, Jennifer Cantwell, Susan
Collett,Caroline Dear, Jen Deschenes, Michael
Hosaluk, Joanne B Kaar, Jeanette Sendler, Beth
Legg, John Little, Amanda McCavour, Nicola
Mainville, Kevin Morris, Aaron Nelson, Clint
Neufield, Claudio Pino, Amelie Proulx, Amanda
Simmons, Kari Woo
Craft traditions which reach across the Atlantic
connecting Canada and Scotland. Highlighting
the similarities and differences between
traditional and contemporary craft practices in
the two countries, ten makers from Scotland,
and twelve from Canada, work to set themes in
a broad spectrum of media including: ceramic,
glass, jewellery, metalwork, textile and wood.
All reinforcing the idea of community that
underpins craft and drawing attention to the
economic importance of the craft sector.
Supported by Creative Scotland and Canadian
Arts Institutions.
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OPENING TIMES
Fri 25 March – Mon 31 October
Mon – Fri 10am -1pm & 2-5pm
Sat & Sun 2-5pm
Closed for annual
Cleikum Ceremonies 14-17 July
Housed in an historic spa the Visitor Centre tells
the story of Innerleithen and St Ronan’s Wells,
describing their connections with the great
Scottish writers Scott and Hogg. The origins of
the unique Cleikum Ceremonies held in July are
also explained.
The adjoining gardens provide a lovely area to
relax, with picnic areas amid local sculptures.
Throughout 2016 the St Ronan’s Wells Visitor
Centre is working in partnership with The
National Trust for Scotland to mark the 150th
anniversary of Robert Smail’s Printing Works in
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Sat 28 May
Introduction to Wildlife Recording
10.30am – 3.30pm
Make your wildlife observations count!
A practical workshop from the Wildlife
Information Centre (TWIC) covering
the essentials, including an outdoor
identification session. No previous
experience or equipment necessary. Please
bring suitable outdoor clothing and a
packed lunch. Ages: 16 to adult. Booking
essential, to book telephone 01835 830306
or email [email protected]
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The exhibition is accompanied by a series
of talks, workshops and outreach events. For
more information on these events, please
visit www.nts.org.uk/Property/RobertSmails-Printing-Works/Events
Robert Smail’s Printing Works and Gift
Shop is open from 25 March to 31 October,
Monday, Friday and Saturday 11-5 and
Sunday 1-5. Visitors can try setting type
by hand, see the presses in action and
purchase letterpress stationery from the
original shop.
Wells Brae,
INNERLEITHEN EH44 6JL
t. 01896 833583
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Hosted at St. Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre,
Future/Past tells the fascinating history
of Robert Smail’s Printing Works from its
foundation to the present day. Visitors to
the exhibition will have an opportunity to
see parts of the collections that have never
been on public display and discover new
stories about the Printing Works and the
Smail family.
ST RONAN’S WELLS
VISITOR CENTRE
Wells Brae
Fri 25 March – Mon 31 October
Future/Past – 150 years of Robert Smail’s
Printing Works
Established in the industrial Borders
town of Innerleithen, Robert Smail’s Printing
Works has been serving the community
since 1866. A working letterpress printers, in
the care of the National Trust for Scotland
since 1986, Smail’s is a place where type
is still set by hand and printed using
original presses. The property also contains
thousands of archival documents and social
history collections hoarded by the Smail
family for three generations.
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HAWICK MUSEUM
Hawick Museum, Wilton Lodge Park,
HAWICK TD9 7JL
t: 01450 364747 f: 01450 378506
e: [email protected]
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OPENING TIMES
Open all year
21 March - 30 September
Mon-Fri 10am -12 noon & 1pm - 5pm,
Sat & Sun 2pm - 5pm
1 October – 31 March
Mon - Fri 12 noon -3pm, Sunday 1pm - 3pm
Closed Christmas/New Year period and
Saturdays in winter
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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.
Always something new to see with a lively
programme of art and museum exhibitions
throughout the year.
The Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop Rooms
showcase the lives and achievements of
Hawick’s two tragic motorcycle champions.
Also - The Old Schoolroom, Archaeology and Gift
Shop.
Admission free
Wheelchair access to the Ground Floor and the
Scott Gallery
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Entrance Hall
Bairns’ Claes - 1
A great chance to see rarely-shown children’s
clothes from the Museum’s collection.
Examples dating from the Edwardian era to
recent times show how changes in society,
materials and production techniques have
influenced fashions over the years.
Mon 21 March – Sun 8 May
Waterfall Gallery (1st Floor)
Life in Miniature - 2
Fascinating dolls’ houses, hand made by
Linda Sugden, draw you into domestic
worlds in miniature. The collection has been
lovingly put together and furnished to create
representations of real homes - from an 18th
century French chateau to an old toy shop.
For details of workshops and talks with this
exhibition visit www.scotborders.gov.uk/
museums.
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Tue 12th April
Life in Miniature - Children’s Craft Workshop - 2
Make your own mini world – a house, garden,
garage, cinema – you choose. For ages 5 to 12
(under 8s must be accompanied by an adult).
Times: 10.00-11.00 & 11.30-12.30. £2.00 per child.
Booking advisable.
Sun 15 May – Sun 17 July
Waterfall Gallery (1st Floor)
Secrets of Trees - 3
June Bell
Paintings by a widely-travelled, Hawick-born artist.
“My subject matter comes mostly from nature,
particularly trees, but I enjoy incorporating old
buildings which convey a sense of the past, and
also mythical elements. I try to go beyond simply
portraying what I see and look to create a feeling or
atmosphere, working in oil on wax or mixed media.”
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Sun 24 July – Sun 30 October
Waterfall Gallery (1st Floor)
The Art of Fishing - 4
Fly-tying, artworks and local fishing history - this
exhibition celebrates fishing and the River Teviot
with lots of interesting items on show from
the Museum’s collection and local lenders. The
exhibition will host fly-tying sessions throughout
its run – watch press for details.
Part of Wilton Lodge Park Year of Trout and the
Teviot.
Sun 7 August - Sun 23 October
Entrance Hall
Home Grown – The Guid Scots Diet - 5
Scotland’s healthy fare was once famous and home grown. Come and find out about
our country’s food story, whether natural or
cultivated, from ancient hunter-gatherers to
local allotments of the present day.
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Sun 6 November - Sun 29 Jan 2017
Waterfall Gallery (1st Floor)
Under a Northern Sky - 7
Catriona Andrews
Paintings inspired by the northern light and
weather, and the myriad landscapes that make
Scotland such a stimulating place to paint. A
new body of work by Catriona Andrews, who
lives and works in the Scottish Borders. Catriona
uses oil paint, beeswax and mixed media to try
and capture the amazing atmosphere of these
northern lands.
Sun 29 Jan 2017 – end Mar 2017
Entrance Hall
Reflections on Celts - 8
Who were the Celts? A fun and educational look
at ancient artefacts and reproduction material to
shed light on an ancient culture.
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Sun 30 Oct – Sun 22 Jan 2017
Entrance Hall
Pictures of a Forgotten Hawick - 6
Evocative photographs of a lost Hawick, from
the 1950s and other decades, showing a
burgh with an interesting built heritage and a
bustling centre - a town to which even royalty
beat a path thanks to the desirable knitwear it
produced.
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Sat 26 March – Wed 25 May
A Taste of Potfest - 1, 1a, 1b
Christine Cox, Geoff Cox, Ruth Charlton,
Andrew Harding, Catherine Holtet, Julian
Jardine, Ian Markham, Hilke Macintyre, Patricia
Shone, Rob Sutherland, George Ormerod,
John Scott, Sue Sharp, Peter Wareing &
Michelle Young-Hares
An introduction to the work of potters
and ceramic artists from Scotland and the
northern counties of England who regularly
participate in the larger, annual Potfest events
held in Perth and Penrith.
Sat 4 June – Tues 28 June
1514 Children’s Art Exhibition
Artwork by local primary schools to celebrate
Hawick Common Riding
Sat 9 July – Sat 6 August
Hawick Art Club
The annual open exhibition
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Sat 13 August – Sun 2 October
The Zyw Family - 2, 2a, 2b
Aleksander Zyw, Adam Zyw & Michael Zyw
Painting, sculpture and glass work charting
the artistic careers of WW2 Polish émigré
Aleksander Zyw (1905-1995), famous for his
wartime drawings after his appointment as
official war artist, and his two Scottish born
sons; painter and sculptor, Adam (1949-2003),
and painter and glass artist, Michael (b. 1951)
who later this year will hold a major solo
exhibition at the Museo di Vetro in Venice.
After successful exhibitions in Volterra and
Parma in Italy, this is the first time a Zyw
family exhibition has been presented to a UK
audience.
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Sun 9 October – Fri 23 December
Scott Gallery
A Passion for Paisley - 3
Discover beautiful shawls, the legacy of Edinburgh’s
forgotten weavers, in this display from the textile
collection of Heriot-Watt University. Not many
people are aware that the Edinburgh Kashmir
shawl industry pre-dated Paisley by 40 years. From
as early as 1767, Edinburgh weavers were making
replicas of shawls brought from India - the first in
Britain to do so.
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TOWERHOUSE
Borders Textile Towerhouse,
1 Tower Knowe, HAWICK TD9 9EN
t: 01450 377615 f: 01450 378506
e: [email protected]
www.heartofhawick.co.uk
Facebook-www.facebook.com/heartofhawick
Twitter- #TextileTowerhouse
OPENING TIMES
Open all year
1 April – end October
Mon-Sat 10.00 -16.30, Sun 12.00 – 15.00
Nov 2016 - end March 2017
Mon-Sat 10.00 – 16.00, Closed Tue and Sun
Closed over Christmas & New Year
©Jamie Mulherron
Discover the story of Border knitwear and
tweeds 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!
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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 displays paintings by the noted Scottish
watercolourist (1854-1927) with touch screen
access to our collection of his work.
Our shop stocks a colourful range of textiles,
crafts, gifts and books.
Admission free Wheelchair access
Borders Textile Towerhouse hosts a lively
programme of creative textile events and
workshops throughout the year and provides
an education facility for schools and groups. To
enquire, telephone the Education and Outreach
Officer 01450 377615.
Sat 6 Feb – Sun 1 May
Water Driven - 1
Exhibition Room
Exploring the legacy of Wilton Dam, the manmade watercourse that powered Hawick’s first
woollen mills before the age of steam. The dam
gave rise to a huge industrial area, beginning in
the late 1700s, that employed many thousands
in its heyday before its decline at the end of the
20th century.
©Keith Hunter
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New to the Collection - 2
Catwalk
Knitwear that made the Borders famous. A
chance to see new acquisitions to the museum
collections - by Pringle, Ballantyne, Belinda
Robertson and others.
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Fri 25 March – Sun 4 September
Hawico Scotland - 3
Catwalk
A showcase of cashmere knitwear designs by
Hawico. These alluring and luxurious garments
have been manufactured in the new seamless
knitting process, allowing great flexibility in
design. In the last fifteen years, Hawico has
been at the forefront of this revolution using
the latest Shima Seiki machines.
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Sun 16 October – Fri 23 December
Knit 1 Cycle 1 - 7
Janet Renouf Miller
Knitting and crochet telling the story of a
cycling adventure. Janet’s epic, 69-day cycle
tour of Scotland took place in 2015. Over
the 774 mile journey she gave 23 workshops,
met unique individuals and cycled past
memorable Scottish landmarks, recording it
all by hand in textiles.
Sat 12 November – January 2017
Needles and Compasses - 8
Lindsay Roberts
Original art works inspired by Islamic pattern
forms. Artist Lindsay Roberts worked with
Muslim textile makers in India and since then
she has explored and experimented with
fascinating ancient geometric designs used
in Islamic art and architecture. The exhibition
features new works incorporating textiles,
paper and wood.
Sat 7 May-Sun 17 July
The Factory Girls - 4
Katie Scarlett Howard
Exhibition Room
Figurative ceramic sculptures celebrate female
workers in the textile trade of the past in Scotland
and Wales. Supporting archival material will also
be on display.
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Sat 10 September – Sat 5 November
Bernat Klein - Colour, Fusion, Fashion - 6
Catwalk
Celebrating renowned textile designer Bernat
Klein, 1922 – 2014. Garments, tweed samples
and catalogues show his distinctive designs and
radical use of colour and texture. Featuring images
by Australian photographer Arthur Massey who
collaborated with Klein in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Sat 23 July- Sat 17th September
Sky Felts - 5
Ewa Kunizcak
Exhibition Room
Thought-provoking and contemporary fibre
art exploring the theme of skies and clouds
translated into sculptures, clothing, wall hangings
and accessories. Developed by textile artists Ewa
Kuniczak, Ann Ross, Mairi Campbell and Jenny
Mackay.
JEDBURGH CASTLE JAIL
AND MUSEUM
Castle Jail and Museum, Castlegate,
JEDBURGH TD8 6QD. Tel/Fax 01835 864750
OPENING TIMES
Mon 21 March - Mon 31 October,
Mon – Sat 10am - 4.30pm,
Sun 1pm – 4pm
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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.
Admission free. Tour groups welcome.
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The 1980s -1
Discover a decade of innovation and style.
Fashion, toys, music, design and politics,
including a look at some of the memorable
events in Jedburgh in the ‘80s. Come and find
inspiration, or feel nostalgia. The 80s revival is
here!
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MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS’
VISITOR CENTRE
Mary, Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre,
Queen Street, JEDBURGH TD8 6EN
Tel/Fax 01835 863331
OPENING TIMES
Sat 5 March – Sun 27 November
Mon-Sat 9.30am – 4.30pm,
Sun 10.30am – 4.00pm
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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HARESTANES COUNTRYSIDE
VISITOR CENTRE
Ancrum, JEDBURGH TD8 6UQ
Tel: 01835 830306
E: [email protected]
Web: www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes
Harestanes is near the A68,
6km north of Jedburgh
OPENING TIMES
24 March – 31 October
10am – 5pm daily
© Laura Blackwood
The Best of the Borders
Set in beautiful countryside and with a great
outdoor play park, there’s plenty to do at
Harestanes, whatever the weather. Come
along and discover why it’s one of the Borders’
best-loved attractions.
Great tasting coffee and fresh baked cakes
Savour the delicious taste of freshly-ground
FairTrade coffee and enjoy freshly-made
scones and tasty traybakes in our lovely café.
Disabled access
The visitor centre ground floor is wheelchairaccessible with parking at the main entrance. A
courtesy wheelchair is available for use around
the visitor centre.
Travel by bus
The nearest request stop for buses is the
A68 / B6400 junction, 15 minutes’ walk from
Harestanes. Visit www.travelinescotland.com
for bus times.
Stay in touch
Join our e-mail list at www.scotborders.gov.uk/
harestanes for news of events and exhibitions.
Planning a party?
Hire our courtyard room for birthday parties
and group visits. Assistance available for
school and nursery classes.
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Walking and cycling
Discover the local countryside by foot and
by bike. Harestanes is on St Cuthbert’s Way, a
day’s walk from Melrose. A network of quiet
public roads provides a choice of options for
cyclists, including the 4 Abbeys Route.
A698
A68 from St Boswells to Jedburgh
Green Tourism Gold
Harestanes is committed to reducing
its energy and water use and increasing
recycling. Visit www.green-business.co.uk for
more details.
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Thurs 24 March – Sun 5 June
Wild about Badgers - 1
Discover one of our most recognisable
mammals through art, science and culture.
Exhibition includes contributions from Chris
Sydes, Laurie Campbell, TWIC, John Tolland,
Lillias Kinsman-Blake, Louise Scott, Mary Kenny,
Kenneth McQueenie, Sam Fenn-Johnston,
Orwell & Goode, Eben Rautenbach and Jessie
Growden.
Art and craft works available to purchase.
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Sun 22 May 1430-1530
Badgers in the 21st century
A lively illustrated talk with badger expert and
researcher Chris Sydes. Ages 12+, under-16s
must be with an adult. £2. Booking: Advised.
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Textile design © Orwell & Goode
Sat 11 June – Sun 21 August
Countryside at War
Scottish Borders Rural Life during WW1 - 2
As battle raged on the continent, there
was upheaval at home, and the Borders
countryside was no exception. Discover how
life changed for women, men and children
as the rural world felt the impact of the 20th
century’s first major conflict.
An exhibition from Scottish Borders Council
Museum & Gallery Service.
Pringle Park, Selkirk worked during First World War.
With kind permission of the Robert D Clapperton Trust.
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Wed 12 – Mon 31 October
Celebrating Seasons - 4
Simon Blackwood & Laura Blackwood
Inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of
the Rule valley, Simon’s paintings and Laura’s
illustrations are testament to their love of the
natural world.
Work available to purchase.
© Lynne Henderson
Sat 27 August – Thurs 6 October
Paint by Nature - 3
Lynne Henderson
A journey from delicate botanicals and natural
history watercolours to bold canvases.
Work available to purchase.
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COLDSTREAM MUSEUM
Coldstream Museum
12 Market Street
COLDSTREAM TD12 4BD
t: 01890 882630
OPENING TIMES
25 March – 30 September
Mon - Sat 9.30 -12.30, 1-4
Sun 2 - 4
October
Mon – Sat 1-4
Closed Sun
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.
High Street
Market Street
Tweed Street
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Fri 25 March – Sun 29 May
Vista - 1
Justine Miller
Vista is a collection of views, based on the
Borders, observed through the constrained
composition of a frame. Line, colour and
repetition are at the core of Justine’s method,
tempered by a decorative quality to the
finished work.
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Sat 4 June – Mon 29 August
Frontiers – The Berwickshire Football Story - 2
Football in Berwickshire from its earliest
times until the present day. This covers the
professional and amateur teams in the county,
from the triumph of the Scottish Cup to the
passion of local rivalries, profiling famous
players and the story of the women’s game.
Fri 9 September- Mon 31 October
Flodden - 3
Concluding the highly popular Flodden 1513
project with an exhibition showcasing new
archaeological evidence and archival research
findings. A fascinating insight into the battle,
the landscape over which it was fought and
changing attitudes either side of the Border.
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Kelso Library Contact Centre
Bowmont Street, KELSO TD5 7JH
t: 01573 223171
OPENING TIMES
Mon 10-5
Tue 1-7
Wed 10-2
Thur 10-5
Fri 10-4
Sat 9.30-12.30
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Sat 5 March – Thurs 2 June
Bridges at Kelso - 1
Photographic imagery of the Tweed and Teviot
crossings at Kelso.
KELSO TOWN HOUSE
Kelso Town House,
KELSO TD5 7HF
OPENING TIMES
Sat 25 June – Thurs 29 September
The Dapper Gentleman - 2
Sprucing up one’s appearance is important to
the fashionable gentlemen. A display of some
personal grooming equipment from the past.
Sat 5 November – Thurs 27 January
Cycling in and around Kelso - 3
Cycling in and around Kelso until the present day.
10-4
Sat 17 September –Sun 18 September
Kelso Town House at 200 years - 4
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Town
House in Kelso an exhibition recounting the
story of its focal point in the town. Organised by
the Friends of Kelso Museum.
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THE JIM CLARK ROOM
The Jim Clark Room
44 Newtown Street
DUNS TD11 3AU
01361 883960
OPENING TIMES
25 March – 30 September
Mon – Sat 10.30 – 1, 2 – 4.30
Sun 2-4
October
Mon – Sat 1 – 4
Closed Sun
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.
Admission free
Assisted disabled access
Free on-street parking
See Duns Exhibition Room for special
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Duns Library Contact Centre
49 Newtown Street
DUNS TD11 3AU
01361 884114 (Museum Office)
01361 882622 (Library)
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OPENING TIMES
Mon 10 -5
Tue 1 - 7
Wed 10 - 1
Thur 10 - 5
Fri 10 - 5
Sat 9.30 - 12.30
Duns Exhibition Room is located in the
local Library Contact Centre. It provides
a flexible space for local history and art
exhibitions.
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A regular programme of combined craft
and literary family events takes place
throughout the year. For details please
contact the museum office.
Sat 23 April – Sat 4 June
Stars and Scenes of 1960’s Motor Sport - 1
Guild of Motoring Artists
Works of art by members of the Guild of
Motoring Artists that evoke the 1960s
when motor racing was glamorous but
very dangerous. The GMA is a group
of professional and semi-professional
artists formed in 1985 sharing an interest
in automotive art producing work in a
variety of mediums and styles.
Sat 2 July – Sat 13 August
Harmony, Composition and Klee - 2
Graeme Walker
Since Graeme started painting 30 years
ago, he has been obsessed with four
things, the relationship between painting
and music, achieving harmony through
colour, the importance of structure and
the paintings of Paul Klee.
Sat 17 September – Sat 12 November
John Duns Scotus and Medieval Berwickshire - 3
Commemorating the 750th anniversary of
the birth of John Duns Scotus, the exhibition
illustrates his importance and the world he came
from. With the Duns Scotus 2015 group. Part of
the Duns Scotus Festival.
Sat 19 November – Sat 10 December
Berwickshire Art Society Christmas Show - 4
An exhibition of work by members of
Berwickshire Art Society.
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Independent Museums
THIRLESTANE CASTLE
Lauder
TD2 6RU
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 fairytale 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 Group Tours page or
enquire now by emailing [email protected] 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 2016
Castle 10am - 3pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
from 3rd May – 2nd October 2016
Grounds 10am - 5pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays from 3rd May – 2nd October 2016
General Entry
Guided Tour and Castle Grounds including superb picnic and
childrens 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
018907 51701
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 times
1 April – 2 November
Mon – Sat 10 – 4
Sun 12 – 4
[email protected]
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THE JOHN BUCHAN STORY
Chambers Institution
High Street
Peebles
EH45 8AG
‘The John Buchan Story’ Museum explores Buchan’s life and
writing, showing the variety and scale of his personal experience
and literary output, beyond simply The Thirty Nine Steps. It also
portrays his family’s broader associations with Peebles and
illustrates some of their achievements.
Visitors to the ‘John Buchan Story’ can follow the path through
the many stages of his life, using his novels and other works as
a backdrop to the exploration of this intriguing man – one of
Scotland’s distinguished sons.
Opening Times:
25 March – 31 October
Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm
Admission: Adults: £2 Children: free
Visit www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk for more details or
telephone 01721 723525
TRIMONTIUM MUSEUM
THREE HILLS ROMAN HERITAGE
The Ormiston
Market Square
Melrose
TD6 9PN
01896 822651
www.trimontium.co.uk
Through amazing artefacts, coins and gems, the story of a Roman
Frontier Post and its people.
Museum opening hours:
4 April to 30 October 2016
10:30am to 4:30pm (Mon-Sat)
Close for lunch on Saturdays from 1pm to 1.30pm.
Adults £2, Students/pupils£1, Family ticket £5.
In the close season we’re open on request for groups.
To book school/group visits or for general enquiries
please call 01896 822651
Guided Walks:
Walk the Roman Way
leaving from the Museum/Heritage Centre
7 April-27 October 2016
Thurs 1.30pm-5.30pm (tea inc)
and in July & Aug also Tues 1.30pm-5.30pm (tea inc)
Adults £4, Students £1, Families £10
Also: Sundays in July & August
Newstead & environs site walk 2pm-4.30pm
Leaving from East Newstead Roman Milestone at 2pm.
Adults £2.50, Students £1.00
Bring own refreshments.
Dogs on leads are welcome on all walks.
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