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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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Poetry of Violet Jacob set to music by popular folk duo

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Roxburgh singers perform with world renowned pianists

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

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A grand night of music and banter from guest artistes

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A Borders choir for people with a learning disability, formed in September last year, has been invited to perform at a major awards ceremony this month.'The Keys to Life Choir will take to the stage at the Scottish Learning Disability Awards at the Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh on Friday, May, 17.'The choir is led by Sandy Devers, Chief Executive Officer of Streets Ahead, and Claire Taylor, Team Manager with The Richmond Fellowship Scotland, both of whom are musicians and singers. Claire is the conductor, and she is assisted by Sandy, who plays guitar and bagpipes.'The choir is named after The Keys to Life - Scotland's strategy for supporting people with learning disabilities to have great lives.

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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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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IN PICTURES: Supporters at Earlston Sevens

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Last year's installation night celebrations in Yetholm.

Border towns keep the principals’ names coming

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Odeon at Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh.

Here’s how much it costs to watch Avengers: Endgame in all Odeon cinemas in Scotland

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2019 Braw Lad and Braw Lass Robbie Lowrie and Nicola Laing are announced in Galashiels.

Robbie and Nicola ready to take the reins at Braw Lads’ Gathering

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