June 2005

Poetry Reading and Q&A session with Kathleen Jamie - The Borders Book Festival Fringe 2005
Where: The Wynd Theatre, Melrose
When: Saturday, June 25 2005 16:00 - 18:00
Kathleen Jamie is, arguably, currently Scotland's most happening poet. Her verse explores the natural world, and the complexities and fragilities of human relationships, with her own distinctive voice and sensitivity. Sit back and enjoy this unique talent.

Short Story Writing Workshop with Brain McCabe - The Borders Book Festival Fringe 2005
Where: The Wynd Theatre, Melrose
When: Saturday, June 25 2005 11:00 - 13:00
A must attend event for all aspiring and experienced writers.

Borders Writing Forum - The Borders Book Festival Fringe 2005
Where: The Wynd Theatre, Melrose
When: Wednesday, June 22 2005 19:30 - 21:30
Open reading event

Selkirk Common Riding
Where: various, Selkirk
When: Friday, June 17 2005 24:00 - 24:00
With over 400 riders, this is recognised as one of the oldest of the Borders festivals, dating from the Battle of Flodden in 1513.

Hawick Common Riding
Where: various, Hawick
When: Thursday, June 9 2005 24:00 - Saturday, June 11 2005 24:00
Commemorate the history, legend and traditon of the Scottish Borderlands in one of the largest and oldest of the Common Ridings.

Hawick Highland Games
Where: Volunteer Park, Hawick
When: Saturday, June 4 2005 12:00 - 17:00
Highland Games & Pipe Band Championship

East Berwickshire Natural History Festival
Where: various, Coldingham
When: Friday, June 3 2005 24:00 - Sunday, June 5 2005 24:00
Natural History Experience

Literature of the Borders Past and Present
Where: Galashiels Library, Lawyers Brae, Galashiels
When: Wednesday, June 1 2005 09:30 - Saturday, June 25 2005 12:30
Learn more about Scottish Borders writers and poets past and present.