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The Antonine Guard will be present at the inaugural Trimontium Roman and Iron Age Festival

Inaugural Roman and Iron Age Festival coming to the Borders

Dr Alice Blackwell pictured with the Jedburgh Comb

Dr Alice Blackwell pictured with the Jedburgh Comb

Cultural attractions

Rare medieval comb returns to display at Jedburgh Abbey

Echoes of Waltham was created in partnership with Paxton House’s Caribbean Connections Creative Partnership, to showcase the historic links the House and the Caribbean

Echoes of Waltham was created in partnership with Paxton House’s Caribbean Connections Creative Partnership, to showcase the historic links the House and the Caribbean

New film exploring Borders links to the Caribbean wins major award

Crowds gather at the grand opening of the Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point, located in Cockburnspath

Crowds gather at the grand opening of the Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point, located in Cockburnspath

Cultural attractions

1.3km Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point officially opens celebrating 300th anniversary

Conservator Bethan Bryan works on the Leadburn sword.

Conservator Bethan Bryan works on the Leadburn sword.

Bronze Age sword found in Borders to go on display

The project will mark the first UK display of the Bayeux Tapestry in nearly 1,000 years

The project will mark the first UK display of the Bayeux Tapestry in nearly 1,000 years

Cultural attractions

Great Tapestry of Scotland picked for British Museum project

The newest addition to the fayres jousting show was 'dastardly' Sir Checkmate attempting to cheat his way to victory

The newest addition to the fayres jousting show was 'dastardly' Sir Checkmate attempting to cheat his way to victory

Jousting, falconry and cannon fire draw thousands for medieval Borders fayre

The group of veterans outside Bemersyde

The group of veterans outside Bemersyde

Veterans recreate historic photograph outside ancestral home

It is one of the few continuously family-held castles in Scotland

It is one of the few continuously family-held castles in Scotland

Cultural attractions

16th century 'Fortress in the Forest' Borders castle opens to the public

The new Muckle Mouthed Meg sculpture at Thornielee Forest. Pictured are Sam Bowsher, Keith Murray-Hethering and Mary Kenny with Elibank Castle in the background

The new Muckle Mouthed Meg sculpture at Thornielee Forest. Pictured are Sam Bowsher, Keith Murray-Hethering and Mary Kenny with Elibank Castle in the background

New Muckle Mouthed Meg sculpture unveiled in Thornielee Forest

The Knights of the North are set to joust at the event

The Knights of the North are set to joust at the event

Medieval fayre with jousting and more coming to Peeblesshire

Author Grahame Hood and his book 'Peebles Railway Memories'

Author Grahame Hood and his book 'Peebles Railway Memories'

New book chronicles Peebles' railway history

'The Land Beyond the Forest' will tell the story of Emily Gerard, whose work influenced Bram Stoker’s Dracula

'The Land Beyond the Forest' will tell the story of Emily Gerard, whose work influenced Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Story of Borders anthropologist who inspired Dracula takes centre stage in Duns

The Victorian May Fayre will let visitors step back in time this May bank holiday

The Victorian May Fayre will let visitors step back in time this May bank holiday

Victorian May Fayre kicks off this bank holiday in May at Bowhill House

Burnt bone fragments discovered in a small pit were identified as human

Burnt bone fragments discovered in a small pit were identified as human

Human bones from the Iron Age found in south of Scotland settlement excavation

The winner will be announced at Borders Book Festival

The winner will be announced at Borders Book Festival

Shortlist announced for prestigious Sir Walter Scott historical fiction prize

Pictures from Gala Rugby's 150th anniversary Ex-Players Day

Pictures from Gala Rugby's 150th anniversary Ex-Players Day

Three Gala Rugby Club legends given rare life memberships at Ex-Players Day

The Galashiels Academy reunion

The Galashiels Academy reunion

Ex-pupils from Borders school hold reunion more than 60 years on

The funding will create a interactive escape room and costumed, story-led tours

The funding will create a interactive escape room and costumed, story-led tours

Jedburgh, Scotland

Escape room coming to Jedburgh Castle after nearly £100k in new funding

A copy of the document will go on display when the house reopens to the public on April 1

A copy of the document will go on display when the house reopens to the public on April 1

Historic documents reveal link between Borders estate and king's coronation

The Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum will reopen March 28

The Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum will reopen March 28

Cultural attractions

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum is set to re-open for the 2026 season

The Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre will be re-opening on March 1 in Jedburgh

The Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre will be re-opening on March 1 in Jedburgh

Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre to re-open for the 2026 season

Siccar Point

Siccar Point

'Birthplace of modern geology' off the Borders' coast given £70k funding boost

(L-R) Chris Sawers,Piers Dixon, Trevor Cowie, Sally McCallum, Jim Ness, David Drury.

(L-R) Chris Sawers,Piers Dixon, Trevor Cowie, Sally McCallum, Jim Ness, David Drury.

Memorial to 'pioneering' archaeologist unveiled at Borders museum

A bid has been filed with the council to upgrade the east wing of Torwoodlee House

A bid has been filed with the council to upgrade the east wing of Torwoodlee House

Plans to revamp Georgian mansion in Borders unveiled as bid filed with council

Tony Niepold (left) with the treadle-operated clamshell press and Colin McLeod on the right

Tony Niepold (left) with the treadle-operated clamshell press and Colin McLeod on the right

End of era as craftsman bids farewell to historic printing works in Borders

DISCOVERY: The team working to excavate the site at Horndean

DISCOVERY: The team working to excavate the site at Horndean

Medieval Borders village lost for 800 years named top archaeological find

Thirlestane Investments director Matt Morrison is delighted with the purchase

Thirlestane Investments director Matt Morrison is delighted with the purchase

‘Big plans’ unveiled for historic former hotel in Galashiels as sale completed

Tweeddale East councillor Robin Tatler chaired the meeting

Tweeddale East councillor Robin Tatler chaired the meeting

Boer War memorial set to be moved in Borders town

The Chambers Institution is set to close for refurbishment

The Chambers Institution is set to close for refurbishment

Latest plans for transformation of landmark Borders building to go on show

LEST WE FORGET: Pictures from Melrose's Remembrance Day service.

LEST WE FORGET: Pictures from Melrose's Remembrance Day service.

Remembrance Day services around the Borders

James Welch (centre), vice chair of Tweedsmuir Community Company, gets ready to cut the turf to mark the start of construction work at the new Crook bunkhouse

James Welch (centre), vice chair of Tweedsmuir Community Company, gets ready to cut the turf to mark the start of construction work at the new Crook bunkhouse

Work on £1m 'bunkhouse' at historic site in Borders to start next week

LEST WE FORGET: Pictures from Remembrance Sunday in Galashiels.

LEST WE FORGET: Pictures from Remembrance Sunday in Galashiels.

Residents gather in Galashiels for poignant Remembrance Sunday service

A CLASS ACT: Former Selkirk High School pupils clearly enjoyed Saturday’s anniversary reunion in the town’s cricket club.

A CLASS ACT: Former Selkirk High School pupils clearly enjoyed Saturday’s anniversary reunion in the town’s cricket club.

Selkirk High School pupils go the extra mile for class reunion

The display in the Old Town

The display in the Old Town

Borders gardening group create Remembrance Sunday tribute

The film looks at the traditions of the towns and villages on the Tweed

The film looks at the traditions of the towns and villages on the Tweed

Film exploring the history and traditions of the River Tweed premieres this weekend

William Wallace's statue stands sentinel over the Tweed Valley on a glorious autumn day.

William Wallace's statue stands sentinel over the Tweed Valley on a glorious autumn day.

Border Telegraph Photo of the Week: Wallace statue over the Tweed Valley

The historic building on Weensland Road

The historic building on Weensland Road

Plans to bring historic site in Borders town back into use win council approval

Conservator Bethan Bryan holds a bronze fitting

Conservator Bethan Bryan holds a bronze fitting

Secret of 'stunning' Bronze Age hoard found in Borders revealed after 3,000 years

Fountainhall Village Hall's centenary celebrations were well attended

Fountainhall Village Hall's centenary celebrations were well attended

Hall at heart of Borders community celebrates major milestone

REMEMBRANCE: PC Hutchison's name was added to the memorial at a service this month.

REMEMBRANCE: PC Hutchison's name was added to the memorial at a service this month.

Borders police officer's named added to memorial stones

The Seven Witches of Torryburn was written and directed by Brandon Ferguson.

The Seven Witches of Torryburn was written and directed by Brandon Ferguson.

Scotland's witch trials

Play telling the story of Fife witches to perform in Borders

Scottish Borders Council held a commemorative service for the 80th anniversary of V.J Day

Scottish Borders Council held a commemorative service for the 80th anniversary of V.J Day

Scottish Borders Council

Commemorative service in Borders marks 80 years since Second World War's VJ Day

Tweeddale Peace Group

Tweeddale Peace Group

Borders peace group mark 80 years since Hiroshima

Treasured memories

Treasured memories

Scottish Borders Council

Hero's return as World War II soldier returns to Borders town

The restored globes

The restored globes

Restored rare globes feature in tour of reopened Borders house

Actors will be dressed up in the finest clothes of the 1400s during the re-enactment.

Actors will be dressed up in the finest clothes of the 1400s during the re-enactment.

History-buffs set to step back in time with Traquair House re-enactment

Bernat Klein's studio will go under the hammer next week

Bernat Klein's studio will go under the hammer next week

Heritage groups join forces in bid to save 'remarkable' Borders studio

Bernat Klein's studio is to be auctioned later this month

Bernat Klein's studio is to be auctioned later this month

Famous textile designer’s Borders studio to be sold at auction with £18k guide price

Burnswark Hill.

Burnswark Hill.

Visitors can step back to Roman times with Melrose virtual reality experience

Writer Kerri Andrews

Writer Kerri Andrews

Centuries of writing celebrated in Tweed Valley with launch of new trail

Scottish Borders Headquarters.

Scottish Borders Headquarters.

Council headquarters to light up green for genocide remembrance

Hearth Tax for Chinklekirk (Channelkirk) parish, Berwickshire, 1694

Hearth Tax for Chinklekirk (Channelkirk) parish, Berwickshire, 1694

10 Years of a Changed Nation

Tax records for Borders parish from 1694 uncovered

Robert McKendrick from Old Gala Club with MP John Lamont at the exhibition The Old Gala Club Goes by Train

Robert McKendrick from Old Gala Club with MP John Lamont at the exhibition The Old Gala Club Goes by Train

MP visits new exhibition on town's railway history