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Dave and the team have impressive plans for next year’s rave scene. Picture – supplied

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Far From Saints - made up of, from left, Dwight Baker, Patty Lynn and Kelly Jones - are touring the UK at the moment (Pic: Sophia French)

Live review: Far From Saints at Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre

Let there be light. Photography by Panos Gabriel Kelly Pitsakis.

Christmas at the Botanics - The Royal Botanical Garden, Edinburgh - Until Decemb...

Light A Wish dandelion seeds appear to be dispersed in the air as Christmas At The Botanics opens at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Photo: Phil Wilkinson

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Laura Misch (Pic: Ella Pavlides)

Saxophonist and singer Laura Misch reaching for the sky

Far From Saints - made up of, from left, Dwight Baker, Patty Lynn and Kelly Jones - start a UK tour this weekend (Pic: Sophia French)

Far From Saints not far from hitting road, with two Scottish dates on itinerary

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Zoe Bottrell MD of Culture Creative

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A MAGICAL new Christmas At The Botanics illuminated trail will celebrate the natural beauty of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, says creator boss Zoe Bottrell.

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

The community is invited to a range of free activities.

Galashiels regeneration boosted by artistic explosion

New showstopper: Light a Wish by OGE Group, recreating the moment dandelion seeds disperse in the air, taking your wish with them into the world.

Ad Feature Christmas at the Botanics 2023 tickets now on sale with off-peak savings

Inverleith House will again be lit up with a special new festive film projected on the building for Christmas At The Botanics 2023

Ad Feature Win Christmas at the Botanics 2023 family tickets to opening night

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Choco-lovers to wade through random tubs for a surprise this Christmas

Go Fibre to sponsor Melrose 7’s. Photo: Phil Wilkinson.

Melrose Sevens back up to speed after broadband deal converted

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Dragonflies will appear to defy gravity as they are suspended over the serene Botanic Pond.

Ad Feature New magical showstoppers set to dazzle at Christmas at the Botanics 2023
Dazzling new showstoppers including gravity defying dragonflies created by a local artist have been announced for the return of Edinburgh’s Christmas At The Botanics.

The Music of Lord Of The Rings and Beyond coming to Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Saturday, September 23, 2023

Ad Feature PREVIEW: The Music of Lord of the Rings and Beyond is on its way!

Innerleithen and District Amateur Operatic Society's performance of Shrek was a monster hit. They're hoping to build on that success with The Addams Family next spring. Photo: Graham Riddell.

Ready for new spooktacular hit in Innerleithen?

The Fiona Henderson School of Dance thrilled their audience in Edinburgh on Monday.

Dancing at the fringe

Sanjeev Kohli and Jane McCarry, best known for their Still Game characters Navid and Isa, are heading to Melrose next month.

Navid and Isa in Melrose!

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Duns Players have captivated audiences at the Fringe Festival.

Fringe gives Duns Players a 5-star review

The 'We Are Innerleithen' exhibition takes place in the town from Thursday to Sunday.

Innerleithen's love affair with cycling ... in pictures

Aisling O'Dea and Clea Friend.

Artisans Assemble in Kelso

Former Selkirk High School pupil Virginia Lingstädt and her new children's book.

Former Selkirk pupil's warning on climate

Luke La Volpe, who is heading to MacArts next month. During the pandemic, he performed for Scotsman Sessions (hear "Terribly Beautiful" above ... stunning).

Big voice with a BOGOF at MacArts

Suzanne Mulhilland, aka The Batch Lady.

Suzanne to speak at chamber awards

Clann An Drumma bring their Uprising Tour to Galashiels on Tuesday, August 22.

Strong programme for August at MacArts

One of the Redpath paintings in the exhibition, courtesy of the Fleming collection.

Redpath exhibition opens at Traquair

Clowning around in Peebles, Melrose and Jedburgh.

The circus is coming to town

Logan Robertson ( Lachlan Mackintosh), James Shirreff (General Blakeney), John McEwen (Bonnie Prince Charlie), Carol Robson (Col Anne), Jamie Mein (Lachlan Mackintosh).

Duns Players' Edinburgh Festival debut

Prue Leith will be appearing at the Beyond Borders Festival at Traquair.

Go Beyond Borders with Prue!

Weegie Hink Ae That? are coming to Galashiels.

Comedy trio head to Galashiels

Borders Youth Theatre perform TWIST at the Volunteer Hall, Galashiels, this weekend.

You’ll ask for more!

Douglas Hope and his new book on planning in the Scottish Borders.

New book examines planning in the Borders

Uncle Kid on stage.

Uncle Kid’s a genre himself

Stuart Mitchell is bringing his stand-up act to the Eastgate. Photo: Steve Ullathorne.

Go up town for a laugh

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Craig Campbell.

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