Borders Culture

The culture of The Borders can perhaps be summed up as ‘all of the above’ - Textiles, History, Farming, Literature, Landscapes all are part of what makes this region so special. And yet, there is so much more still to explore. The Berwickshire Coast has a maritime culture, forged by triumph and tragedy at sea. Sporting traditions help build the local character - our salmon fishing is world class, giving Borderers a strong outdoors sensitivity. The arts flourish in pockets across the region - from Peebles’ Eastgate Theatre, MacArts in Galashiels, Alchemy Film and Arts in Hawick and so much more, allow yourself to be surprised by the breadth and quality of arts offering in this rural area. Festivals and events pepper the Borders calendar, such as The Borders Book Festival, Border Union Show and The Common Ridings & Festivals all giving you the sense of an area assured in it’s honoured past, but now blending this with modern creativity.

A common phrase in The Borders is that things have ‘Aye Been’, which plays into the role tradition takes here, but never let it fool you that The Borders is not innovative or forward looking - remember that this is the place that invented the historical novel, revolutionised agriculture, produced ground breaking philosophers, helped understand the great age of the earth and even gifted rugby sevens to the world!

The Borders has a distinct sense of place and you can experience that for yourself in the hands of your local, expert guide. Get in touch today to see the area through a locals eyes…