Howford - Self Catering Scottish Borders

18/09/2026

St Mary's Loch, Saturday 19th September.
Get out, Connect & Breathe... See details below.

🩷🥾 HIKE & HEAL 🥾🩷

LET’S GET OUT INTO NATURE, CONNECT & BREATHE 🌿🥾💚

Sometimes we just need to get out of the house, breathe some fresh air and spend a bit of time with good people.
So, I've decided to start Hike & Heal — a relaxed, sociable hike designed to bring people together while enjoying the beautiful countryside around St Mary’s Loch and the surrounding area 🫶

📍 Starting from Glen Cafe and walking round St Mary's Loch (around 7 miles)
📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 10:00am
‼️ALL abilities welcome, no hills involved!

This isn’t about being the fastest, the fittest or reaching the biggest summit. It’s about getting outside, meeting new people, having a chat, enjoying nature and taking some time for yourself. ❤️

I am not a trained hiking leader, just a girl who finds peace being out in nature and connecting with like minded people so would love to have a group of us out there enjoying ourselves 😁

🐾 Dogs are very welcome, but owners must be responsible and keep their dogs under control. There is some road walking involved so leads are a MUST!!

Whether you come along on your own, with friends, or with your four-legged companion — you’re more than welcome 🫶

No pressure, no judgement, just fresh air, good company, clear minds and beautiful surroundings 😍

Come and join me for the first Hike & Heal. 💚

06/09/2026

Explore Selkirk and it's range of vintage, pre-loved and crafty shops
Click on the link below to download the map.

Love pre-loved? You'll love Selkirk's Pre-loved Treasures Trail!

8 different second-hand retail spaces to visit. Get hunting then have a break in one of our cosy cafes and eateries.

Click on the website link below to download the map. Always check FB pages for individual opening hours - Tues/Wed/Thurs good for all 8.

https://generalstoreselkirk.org/projects/SPTT.pdf

With thanks to SOSE for their generous support.

02/09/2026

Doors Open Days 2026 is this weekend and there are plenty of doors to explore across the Scottish Borders and close to home in Selkirk!
~ Bernat Klein Studio ~ Bedrule Church ~ Gala Fairydean ~ Gunsgreen House ~ Legerwood Kirk ~ Monteath Maulsoleum ~ Poynder Apartments ~ Saint Peter's ~ St Mary's Kirk ~ The Hugo Burge Foundation ~ The Port House ~ Trimontium Roman Fort

01/09/2026

See you on Saturday!

24/08/2026

The festival of art, politics and ideas, Beyond Borders, is on this week at Traquair. Programme and tickets can be found here: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Traquair House Beyond Borders Scotland

Beyond Borders Scotland is a not-for profit organisation, dedicated to facilitating dialogue and international cultural exchange.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Every Wednesday is Buffet Night at The Taste of Spice in Selkirk....

04/08/2026

Have outdoor adventures on Wild Fridays at Faldonside Eco with The Green Adventure Forest School 🌱🍄🦔

🌿 Wild Fridays are coming to Faldonside Eco! 🌿

Looking for an unforgettable Friday afternoon for your child?

Our Wild Fridays are all about getting outside, getting muddy, making friends, and discovering the magic of nature.

Each week, children aged 5–11 will spend the afternoon exploring the woods, building dens, learning bushcraft skills, cooking over the fire, using tools safely, creating nature-inspired crafts, playing woodland games, and spotting wildlife. Every session is child-led, allowing curiosity and imagination to shape the adventure.

There’s no pressure, no screens—just fresh air, freedom to explore, and the chance to build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong connection with nature.

🍃 Every Friday
🕧 12:30–4:30 pm
👧👦 Ages 5–11
💷 £39 per session (includes VAT)

Delivered in collaboration with The Green Adventure Forest School and Faldonside Eco, Wild Fridays are the perfect way to end the week with adventure, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Spaces are limited, so book early!

https://bookwhen.com/thegreenadventure/e/ev-s525f-20260918123000

01/08/2026

All ready for the arrival of the Royal Hunting party at Traquair! History comes alive here today and tomorrow from 10.30 - 5pm.

23/07/2026

Roman & Iron Age Festival – 1st August 2026
The Romans Are Coming to the Borders!

Get ready for a day of living history as the Roman and Iron Age worlds come to life in the Scottish Borders.

Meet Roman soldiers and Iron Age communities, explore ancient crafts and skills, and discover what life was like on the northern frontier of the Roman Empire nearly two thousand years ago.

With re-enactors, demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the day, the festival will offer a lively glimpse into the people, cultures and conflicts that shaped this region in the Roman period.
Tickets from £5
https://www.trimontium.co.uk/events/roman-and-iron-age-festival/