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03/02/2025

Challenge yourself with our 10 weeks of walks increasing in distance and difficulty on the run up to The Galashiels Walking Festival (April 24-27)! Schedule of routes still being finalised with walks starting at the Hub on Saturday 15th February - we hope to see you then!

A chance improve your fitness, safely walk routes you possibly didn't know existed and create memories with new friends.

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03/02/2025

Pony Days - Fun for Young Horse Lovers! 🐴✨
Looking for an exciting activity for your kids this holiday? Pony Days are perfect for horse enthusiasts! They’ll enjoy riding, grooming, horse care, crafts, and games – all while making new friends. 🌟

🎠 When?
Running during the holidays:

Mid-Term Break:
Friday 16th February - Sunday 25th February
Easter Holidays:
Friday 5th April - Sunday 21st April
Pony Days run every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday during these dates.

⏰ Session Times & Prices:

Morning Session (10:30 AM - 1:30 PM): £40
Full Day Session (10:30 AM - 3:30 PM): £55
🎨 What’s Included?

🐎 Riding (1 session for half day, 2 for full day)
🛁 Grooming & horse care
🎨 Crafts and fun games on horseback
🥳 Plenty of fun and laughter!
🥪 What to Bring:

Snacks for half-day participants
Packed lunch for full-day participants
📞 Spaces are limited – book now!

Message us at [email protected] to reserve your spot. Let’s make this holiday unforgettable with pony-filled fun! 🐴💖

03/02/2025

16/01/2025

Catch 📺 MONTY DON’S BRITISH GARDENS on iPlayer and plan your trip to Crawick Multiverse.

Nestled within the rolling hills of Upper Nithsdale in Dumfries and Galloway, this major land restoration project has transformed a former open cast coal mine into a spectacular artland and public amenity.

The ecology of the site and the materials found within it inspired its design, which is based on space, astronomy, and cosmology. Today, the site is cared for by the Crawick Multiverse Trust, a charity registered in Scotland (SCO39940). By visiting, you are helping preserve and maintain Crawick Multiverse for the present and future generations, as well as supporting

16/01/2025

Celebrate Burns Night as the locals do! 🐁💗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Celebrate Robert Burns at the Montrose Burns Festival 2025!

Join us at the Montrose Burns club (MBC) Festival 2025, a 4-day celebration of Scotland’s national poet, from 24th to 27th January at the Montrose Museum.
Dive into the life and legacy of Robert Burns through engaging exhibits, self-led trails, and fascinating talks—all free of charge!

Permanent Display (24th–27th January) Explore artifacts, sculptures, and displays celebrating Burns and his ties to Angus.

Self-led Burns Trail (24th–27th January) Walk the newly launched Robert Burns Trail, a self-guided outdoor journey exploring Montrose’s connection to Burns. Find full details on the Montrose Burns Trail within the MBC website montroseburnsclub.com

Pop-Up Exhibition (25th–27th January) Discover a banner display showcasing Burns’ life and his relationship with Angus.

Daily Talks (2:00–4:00 PM) Engage with local historians and enthusiasts:
• 24th & 26th January: Dave Ramsay B.E.M shares stories of Burns in Angus and guides you through the exhibits.
• 25th & 27th January: Members of MBC present the Rosemount Cairn Project and the Heritage Trail.

Perfect for locals and visitors aged 8 and up with an interest in Scottish heritage.
Mark your calendar and immerse yourself in Burns’ legacy at the Montrose Burns Festival 2025.

16/01/2025

Time to get out and about in with Hike & Bike Hub, Galashiels SCIO SC 051989

27/11/2024

Be a temporary local with Eat, Sleep, Ride, CIC!

🐎 From grooming to galloping! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned rider, our horse riding sessions offers lessons for all levels - plus, enjoy hands-on grooming experiences with your new four-legged friend!

Drop an email to [email protected] to enquire about our Equine Connection Experience for Two.

27/11/2024

An event for all with The Cateran Ecomuseum!

Over the last few months we’ve been working with Tayside-based storyteller Lindsey Gibb on creating a new StoryBank called ROOTED.Lindsey has researched, curated and then told thirteen stories on film, each of which illuminate how past communities from all cultures across the world understood thei...

27/11/2024

Community Christmas with Bute Community Forest🎅

27/11/2024

GRAND DAY OUT

We know how easy it is to enjoy a grand day out in the South of Scotland, but how did Susan Calman find her experience touring the South Scottish Glens and Arran in her vintage campervan this year?

We were delighted to welcome Susan to Crawick Multiverse as part of her trip and she also made a visit to our friends down the road at Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate too. Sounds like a grand day out!

➡️ Find out more by watching Season 8 of Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out on Channel 5 at 8pm this Friday, 29th November.

Why not follow in Susan’s footsteps and make plans to visit or stay with us in 2025. We are open from spring to autumn and we’d love to see you!



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13/11/2024

14/10/2024

🍳 Ready Steady Cook is Coming to Seaboard Hall! 🍳

Join us for an exciting evening with our local chefs Laura Dundas and Ewan Chisholm, as they go head-to-head with contestants Rachael Smith and Liam Hailes in a culinary showdown!

The evening kicks off with a cookery demo followed by the main event. Plus, there’s a licensed bar for you to enjoy while watching the action unfold! 🍷🍴

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 23rd November
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: £12.50. Available at Eventbrite & the Seaboard Centre office.

Don’t miss out on this fun night! Grab your t

This is a fundraising event.

14/10/2024

"We end our chat with typical Highland hospitality, with both Sadler and Halliday insisting I must visit again. Maybe I should pop up at Hogmanay. Grantown-on-Spey still has a traditional Hogmanay with dancing in the main square with a band playing from the back of a lorry, with the streets closed. The big night culminates with a firework display and the population doubles. There is certainly plenty of life in the old capital of Strathspey, which, with the help of the tireless Grantown Society, is a community firmly putting itself back on the map." Robin McKelvie, award-winning travel writer.

Read more of Robin's Belocal Blog featuring the Grantown Society by visiting https://www.belocal.scot/stories/the-grantown-society/













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06/09/2024

September is the month when you can indulge your curiosity and explore hundreds of buildings, historic sites, and unique spaces across Scotland that open their doors to the public for free!

Many of these buildings are cared for by community organisations that tirelessly work to preserve our heritage.
Please support them whenever you can!

Discover what’s open near you on the Doors Open Days website below-

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.

05/09/2024

Be Local with Glentrool Hive

The countdown is on!

Only 3 days left now until our first Glentrool Forest Festival!

A couple of workshops are fully booked now, please remember to book your place to avoid disappointment by following the below link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/glentrool-bargrennan-community-trust-90094023243

05/09/2024

Be like a temporary local when visiting Scotland...

31/08/2024

Be Local Scotland supports the campaign because stronger communities make better places to live, work and visit!

We have three tips on how you can support the campaign and community tourism:

Communities across Scotland own and operate a range of tourism services. By making a conscious choice on your travels you can make a difference.

31/08/2024

stop the bus I need a …. Always support toilets! Give generously as you never know when you might need to go. More and more communities are providing services which are vital for all! Thank you.

OUR COMMUNITY OWNED TOILETS ARE OPEN

We received an email from Building Standards this afternoon giving us temporary approval to open the toilets.
There is still an issue with the shower room so this will remain locked, but we are working to resolve it as soon as possible