There is so much happening in the Scottish Borders in Autumn when the countryside is looking at its best. Here are just a few to tempt you:
OCTOBER
19 - Salmon Leap Walk, Philiphaugh Estate, Selkirk. (30 mins drive) Free event - a journey along the banks of the River Ettrick to spot the returning wild salmon
19 - Autumn Magic Walk - Dawyck Botanic Gardens (1 hrs drive). Guided walk looking at autumn colour and fruit.
21 - Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, Hawick (15 mins)- a weeeknd of entertainment for all.
22 October - Tweed Valley Forest Festival (1 hrs drive) - indoor and outdoor events - Halloween, Heritage Trees, Wood Market, woodland Activities, Wild Food - and so much more..... www.forest-festival.com
22 Scottish Conker Championships - Peebles (1 hrs drive). Junior, Youth, Adult and Rogue categories - conkers provided - or bring your own
21-22 Traquair Halloween Experience - Traquair House, Innerleithen
23 The Big Draw - Peebles (1 hrs drive) Imagine, draw, make a tree house!
23 Willow House of Horror - Harestanes (15 mins) Make something spooky for Halloween
26 Autumn Walk - Free event at Philiphaugh Estate, Selkirk, Walk around the estate with our warden and admire the autumn colours.
27 - Denholm Folk Club - (10 Mins) Cross Keys Hotel
28-30 Traquair Halloween Experience - The history of Traquair will come to life with these spectacular historical ghost tours. No gimmicks here but an authentic retelling of the past!
29 Halloween at Harestanes - for all ages
29 Jedburgh Castle Jail Overnight Ghost Hunt 30 Halloween Family Fun Day at Traquair 