September 2011

1 Trimontium Roman Walk. 5 mile guided walk; Roman Heritage Centre Melrose to Newstead. See Leaderfoot viaduct and remains of Roman fort and amphitheatre. 1:30pm Market St. Melrose

1 Bats at Bowhill. First of a series of autumn talks and walks. Ann Youngman from the Bat Conservation Trust is guest speaker. Outdoor clothing required. Meet Bowhill Theatre 8pm

3 Old Melrose Walk. Part of Scottish Archaeology Month. 2 hour walk. Meet 1:30pm Old Melrose Tearoom, just off A68 south of A6091 roundabout. Grid NT 588340

3 - 10 Scottish Borders Walking Festival. The 17th festival returns to Hawick. See www.borderswalking.com

8 Trimontium Walk. See 1st

10 Borders Heritage Week: H2O. Explore the River Tweed and its tributaries. Full details of all events on www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk

11 Laurie Campbell Photography Workshop. Renowned wildlife & landscape photographer Laurie Campbell gives expert advice on outdoor photography. Harestanes Visitor Centre, Ancrum, 9:30am - 5pm. Bring camera, tripod, outdoor attire. Cost £50; booking 01835 830306 or harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk

12 Walk on the Mediaeval Border. Part of Borders Heritage Week. A 6 mile walk from Coldstream past Wark Castle to Hirsel. Meet 11am car part, Castle Hotel, Coldstream.

14 Walkerburn's Hydro Heritage. A 5.5 mile ranger-led walk above Innerleithen and Walkerburn. Bring packed lunch. Meet 11:30am car park on A709, Innerleithen; Grid NT 332368

15 Trimontium Walk. See 1st

17  Coastal Walk Coldingham & St. Abbs. A 7 mile guided walk along the coastal cliffs taking in archaeological details of former coastal settlements. Meet 11am Coldingham Village Hall Grid NT 902659

22 Trimontium Walk. See 1st

25 Harvest Festival. Bowhill, Starts 12:00; see here for details.

29 Trimontium Walk. See 1st for details.

October 2011

4 Laurie Campbell's Scottish Nature. Renowned wildlife & landscape photographer Laurie Campbell presents an evening of stunning images. Harestanes Visitor Centre, Ancrum, 7:30pm - 9pm. Booking 01835 830306 or harestanes@scotborders.gov.uk

6 Trimontium Roman Walk. 5 mile guided walk; Roman Heritage Centre Melrose to Newstead. See Leaderfoot viaduct and remains of Roman fort and amphitheatre. 1:30pm Market St. Melrose

9 Peel & Yair Walk. A 7 mile ranger-led walk along The Tweed and up Neidpath Hill. Meet 10am Glenkinnon car park, south side of Ashiesteel Bridge, Caddonfoot. Grid NT 437349

12 St. Cuthbert's Way: Ancrum to St. Boswells. An 11 mile walk with a chance to see local wildlife and autumn colour. Bring packed lunch. Meet 10am  Harestanes Visitor Centre, Ancrum

13 Talk & Walk: fungi at Bowhill. Guest speaker Sam Ranscombe; with a foray through the Bowhill woods. Meet 2pm Bowhill Visitor Centre, Selkirk

13 Trimontium Walk. See 6th

20 Trimontium Walk. See 6th

22 5th Annual Scottish Conker Festival. Don't miss your chance to become Scottish Conker champion. Conkers provided, or bring your own! Meet 12:00 Tweed Green Peebles; see here for details

22 Wood Market.  Part of the Tweed Valley Forest festival. Local wood and craft products from the makers. 10am - 5pm Community Centre, Tweed Green Peebles

23 Stow to Galashiels Walk.  A 10 mile walk ascending William Law and returning via Ladhope to Galashiels. Meet 10:30am by churchyard, Stow; grid NT 459445.

28 Leaf Printing Workshop. Part of the Forest Festival; Use leaves to print images and make greeting cards and pictures. Meet 3:45pm Robert Smails Printworks Innerleithen

28 - 30 Halloween Experience, Traquair. Traquair House; no further details available

29 - 30 Tweed Valley Forest Festival.  Woodland and Halloween events, see here for details

30 Halloween Cook-out. A twilight cookout with seasonal story telling. Harestanes Visitor Centre, Ancrum 2pm - 4:30pm

November 2011

2 St. Cuthbert's Way: Cessford to Harestanes. An 7.5 mile walk with a chance to see local wildlife and autumn colour. Bring packed lunch. Meet 10am  Harestanes Visitor Centre, Ancrum

13 Southern Upland Way: Longformacus to Abey St. Bathans.  A delightful 9 mile walk along the Whiteadder Water. Meet 11am bus shelter Longformacus; grid NT 693572

17 Talk & Walk: stargazing at Bowhill. The last in the autumn series; join Peter Flannery for a talk followed by stargazing. Meet 7pm Bowhill Visitor Centre, Selkirk

20 Toddie & a tale. Join the Bowhill ranger in walking to Tam Linn's haunt, followed by a nip. Meet 2pm Bowhill Visitor Centre, Selkirk

27 Border Abbeys Way: Denholm to Jedburgh. An strenuous 8 mile walk from Jedburgh Abbey over Black Law to Bedrule and Denholm. Meet 9:15am Tourist Information Centre Jedburgh

30 Wreath making Workshop.  A chance to make a festive wreath. Meet 10:30am Bowhill Tearoom