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The fabric of Borders history comes to Selkirk

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Innerleithen comes together to keep time-honoured traditions

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Bowhill House tour guide Adam Borwick with the recently restored Boulle commode, designed by renowned French cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, Andr�-Charles Boulle.

18th century Boulle Commode restored to its former glory

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Young People's Glasgow 2018 Junk Art Challenge'Pictured ' L to r'Joe Meekison , Mairead Reid, Rebecca Adams and Nikki McGlynn in George Square in Glasgow.''Aspiring young artists are being challenged to take part in an ambitious art project to design three sculptures made of recycled materials. The sculptures will be showcased at the Year of Young People 2018 space at GO LIVE! at the Green during the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.''The Junk Art Challenge, launched by Young Scot, calls for artists to create thought-provoking sculpture designs that explore young people's passion for sustainability including reducing plastic waste and improving recycling in Scotland.''Young artists aged 11-26 will use recycled, upcycled and reclaimed materials for their sculpture to champion sustainability. The chosen three ideas will be brought to life with help from members of the public of all ages at GO LIVE on the Green.''The activity is part of the young people's area at GO LIVE! at the Green which will be themed aro

Young artists challenged to transform junk into artworks

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Borders Youth theatre bring Beatrix Potter’s tales to life

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Nick does his town proud as Jethart Callant

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New summer exhibitions feature music and hosiery

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Experience medieval life in Berwick this weekend

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Mel Gibson during filming in Ireland for The Professor and the Madman.

Film tribute to Borderer nearer release after Mel Gibson lawsuit fails

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Top table, from left: attendants Craig Monks and Thomas Willmott, ex-standard bearer Guy Blair, hon provost Jake Wheelans, chairman Gary Guthrie, Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Peter Forrest, ex-Hawick cornet Greg McLeod, and attendants Robbie Reilly and Liam Cassidy.

Peter joins the ex club at cup night

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Fèis Rois Ceilidh - a great way to spend a summer’s evening

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The California Feetwarmers, a magnificent seven-piece bringing their fun-loving rendering of ragtime, Dixieland blues and early swing directly from Los Angeles. The Feetwarmers are now regular visitors and will this year raise the roof at Eastgate Theatre on Thursday, July 19.

Three of the best of American folk bands flock to the Eastgate

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The finalists at the St Mary's Music School Directors' Recital Prize 2018. From left to right: Will Fielding, Emma Baird, Fraser Mason and Salvador Sanchez.

Stow student finalist in Scottish Music School prize

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Far, Far from Ypres kicks off its Scottish tour in Selkirk's Victoria Halls.

Far from Ypres, in Selkirk venue

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From left, Dorothy Howden, Paula Chateauneuf and Mhairi Lawson.

VIDEO: Galashiels Soprano Mhairi Lawson sings Carissimi

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Borders Youth theatre bring Beatrix Potter’s tales to life

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PICTURE GARETH EASTON 07752 666522'FREE TO USE UNTIL 31ST DEC 2018.''PICTURED: 'PICTURED: OUTSIDE EDINBURGH'S USHER HALL. CAST AND MUSICIANS. '''As part of the WW100 Scotland Armistice centenary programme, critically acclaimed multimedia production Far, Far From Ypres, starring renowned Scots singers Barbara Dickson, Siobhann Miller and 24 other top folk musicians, will embark on a commemorative tour around Scotland, culminating with a performance in Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Sunday 11 November, a hundred years to the day since the end of World War One.'Singer Barbara Dickson takes part in the show in memory of her uncle David Dickson, who enlisted while underage and was killed in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. She forms part of a 26-strong cast, including Scottish folk scene favourites such as Siobhan Miller, Dick Gaughan, Ian McCalman, Iain Anderson, Professor Gary West, Stephen Quigg and Ian Bruce.

A Scotsman’s journey to the Western Front in World War 1

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Celebrating 20 diamante decorated years, The Ladyboys of Bangkok Wonder Woman Tour takes Britain's number one cabaret show to a new level at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles on August 29.

Energetic, exotic, eclectic - the boys are back in town

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PICTURE GARETH EASTON 07752 666522'FREE TO USE UNTIL 31ST DEC 2018.''PICTURED: 'PICTURED: OUTSIDE EDINBURGH'S USHER HALL. CAST AND MUSICIANS. '''As part of the WW100 Scotland Armistice centenary programme, critically acclaimed multimedia production Far, Far From Ypres, starring renowned Scots singers Barbara Dickson, Siobhann Miller and 24 other top folk musicians, will embark on a commemorative tour around Scotland, culminating with a performance in Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Sunday 11 November, a hundred years to the day since the end of World War One.'Singer Barbara Dickson takes part in the show in memory of her uncle David Dickson, who enlisted while underage and was killed in the Battle of the Somme in 1916. She forms part of a 26-strong cast, including Scottish folk scene favourites such as Siobhan Miller, Dick Gaughan, Ian McCalman, Iain Anderson, Professor Gary West, Stephen Quigg and Ian Bruce.

Soldiers songs shine a light on World War One experiences

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Innerleithen comes together to keep time-honoured traditions

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Young People's Glasgow 2018 Junk Art Challenge'Pictured ' L to r'Joe Meekison , Mairead Reid, Rebecca Adams and Nikki McGlynn in George Square in Glasgow.''Aspiring young artists are being challenged to take part in an ambitious art project to design three sculptures made of recycled materials. The sculptures will be showcased at the Year of Young People 2018 space at GO LIVE! at the Green during the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.''The Junk Art Challenge, launched by Young Scot, calls for artists to create thought-provoking sculpture designs that explore young people's passion for sustainability including reducing plastic waste and improving recycling in Scotland.''Young artists aged 11-26 will use recycled, upcycled and reclaimed materials for their sculpture to champion sustainability. The chosen three ideas will be brought to life with help from members of the public of all ages at GO LIVE on the Green.''The activity is part of the young people's area at GO LIVE! at the Green which will be themed aro

Young artists challenged to transform junk into artworks

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Jethart Callant Nick Arnold and his right and left-hand men Brodie Irvine and Gary Hogg arrive at Ferniehirst Castle on Friday.

Nick does his town proud as Jethart Callant

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Mel Gibson during filming in Ireland for The Professor and the Madman.

Film tribute to Borderer nearer release after Mel Gibson lawsuit fails

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