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One of Scotland's best-loved folk-rock bands will be playing at Volunteer Hall, Galashiels on May 31.'Mnran has a central ethos built around the band's traditional Celtic roots. Fiery tunes from fiddle, accordion, flute, uillean and Highland bagpipes bind powerfully to a rhythm section awash with elements of funk, jazz and rock to create some of the most innovative and uplifting instrumental music around.'Coupled with songs in both Gaelic and English that undergo the same musical mixology, it's easy to understand why Mnran are in such high demand as a live act.'

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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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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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Leonard Brown and Malcolm Ross were the guest artistes at Kelso Accordion and Fiddle club's April meeting.'The duo started with a bang with Whistling Rufus a' la Dermot O' Brian style. They performed a repertoire of great variation, with Scottish mixed in with the tango Jealousy, the Box & Fiddle Rag, and Canadian Capers. 'In the second half, Leonard and Malcolm started with a lively Glen Miller set, then the popular Old Comrades, a Cha-Cha set and many other popular tunes, including the Typewriter featuring Malcolm on the drums.'Leonard as usual had the audience in stitches with his patter and jokes in what was a highly entertaining evening. 'The club's next meeting is on Wednesday, May 29 at Kelso Rugby Club when the guest is the Susan McFadyen band.

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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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.

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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IN PICTURES: Revellers defy the rain at Jed Sevens

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Kerry, Keira, Caitlin Megahy and Caitlin Connell and Phillippa enjoying the craic at Earlston.

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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