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Hailing from the Highlands, Elephant Sessions exploded onto the indie-folk scene to unparalleled effect with their last album 'All We Have Is Now'. The band has since appeared at some of the world's most notable venues and festivals, and now, thanks to local charity Live Borders, they will be appearing at Volunteer Hall in Galashiels on May 24, where they will be performing tracks from their new album, 'What Makes You'.

One of the most talked-about bands on the trad music scene

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Thirlestane Castle is delighted to bring a new experience to the Borders with a series of outdoor cinema screenings.'Working in partnership with Blue Monkey Events, Thirlestone's first event is on Friday, May 31 with a showing of the original comedy caper The Italian Job which is celebrating its 50th birthday this year.

The Italian Job is new open air cinema’s first screening

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WWW.IANGEORGESONPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UK'PICTURE: 'TRAQUAIR MEDIEVAL FAYRE'Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May 2017'11am ' 5pm'Traquair House Innerleithen Peeblesshire'''The Traquair Medieval Fayre is Scotland's only authentic Medieval Fayre of its kind and is an unbeatable mix of medieval entertainment from jousting to jesters in the grounds of Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House.' 'This year the event grows more international with record numbers of re-enactors, entertainers and traders coming from across Europe to entertain and re-create life in medieval times.' 'As always the spectacle of Jousting down the great grassed avenue of Traquair is a must see with shows by Jousting Scotland and the military camp of the Douglas retinue will be providing displays of cannon firing, archery and military preparation.''In front of the house, combat displays with knights in armour, a medieval mel?e and tourn?e will take place with some dazzling displays of fighting tactics and drama. ''Walk into the old walled garden and be transp

Step into the past at Traquair’s Medieval Fayre

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TweedLove’s Transcend Festival is not just fun for cyclists but families too!

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Learning disability choir to perform at national awards

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Michael’s photography captures a moment in time that is gone forever

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Get writing and get involved it’s good for your mental health

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For its tenth year TweedLove Bike Festival has undergone major changes with a new name, a new location, new partnerships and a major new line-up of events.'Taking place over the weekend of June 7-9 TweedLove's Transcend Bike Festival has teamed up with Tempest Brewing Co and Adrenalin Uplift to deliver a completely unique bikefest weekend in the Tweed Valley.

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One of Scotland's best known names in contemporary folk music are heading for Langholm, this month.'From the moment the Peatbog Faeries take to the stage, the mood is set for a no-nonsense feel-good atmosphere - each number sounding like an encore itself.'They tease unlikely combinations from the familiarity of instruments such as fiddle and highland pipes blending with techno rhythms and soaring sounds and take this to another plane. 'The Peatbog Faeries perform at The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm on May 12 at 7.30pm.

Buccleuch’s Spring season is full of quality entertainment

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Step into the past at Traquair’s Medieval Fayre

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Family hobby...has turned into a passion for the Birks, with the boys competing in TweedLove events and Jamie and Sarah working for the organisers.

TweedLove’s Transcend Festival is not just fun for cyclists but families too!

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Michael’s photography captures a moment in time that is gone forever

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This year will see the Borders' first ever participation in the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival which runs until May 26.'Carol Norris, Sara Clarke, Iona Macgregor and Julian Colton - The Eildon Treet.

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For its tenth year TweedLove Bike Festival has undergone major changes with a new name, a new location, new partnerships and a major new line-up of events.'Taking place over the weekend of June 7-9 TweedLove's Transcend Bike Festival has teamed up with Tempest Brewing Co and Adrenalin Uplift to deliver a completely unique bikefest weekend in the Tweed Valley.

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Scottish Ballet is celebrating its 50th year in 2019

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A view of local artist Amanda’s heart at Hawick museum

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Scottish Chamber Orchestra travel to Galashiels on June 8 bringing with them an exhilarating programme of popular classics from Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven.

Lovers of classical music are in for a treat with SCO’s concert

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The countdown is on for the 25th Scottish Borders Walking Festival (September 7-14) in Selkirk and the Ettrick and Yarrow valleys.'Tickets go on sale at midnight on March 31, with this year's event being kicked off by Scotland's top outdoor writer and presenter of the BBC Adventure Show, Cameron McNeish, who will appear at the festival's opening night celebrations.

Hiking boots at the ready for 25th Borders Walking Festival

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