Events at Thirlestane Castle
Horse Riding Holiday at Thirlestane Castle, 2021
SOLD OUT
Join us for this ultimate week long horse riding adventure in the Scottish Borders, brought to you by our friends at Globe Trotting.
Alice in Wonderland - Open-Air Theatre
Sunday 18 July 2021, 7pm
Enjoy this theatrical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which will be performed on the front lawn of the castle.
Wild Outdoors Activity Camps
June / July / August - various dates available
A wild experience that lasts a lifetime! Let your children create lasting memories on an Activity Camp in the grounds of Thirlestane Castle.
Macbeth - Open-Air Theatre
Thursday 26th August 2021, 7pm
An open-air production of one of Shakespeare's classics from the bicycle-travelling HandleBards on the castle's front lawn.
Tree Climbing Weekend
2021 dates available - enquire today
See Thirlestane Castle and the surrounding estate from a different angle with the chance to climb one of the iconic parkland trees with Wild Tree Adventures. We are taking private small group bookings for 2021.
Frances Bell Art Exhibition
2021 dates to be announced soon
An exhibition of recent work from this award-winning portrait and landscape artist
Provender Pop-Up Restaurant
2021 dates to be announced soon
Set Menu, Wine Flights and Cocktails from the Melrose restaurant right here in the atmospheric surroundings of the castle's Vaulted Cellar.
BVAC Classic - Festival of Motoring
June 2022 - dates tbc
With more than 1200 vintage and classic vehicles of all shapes and sizes making the journey to Thirlestane, this is one of the biggest and best car rallies in the country.
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Whether it’s for a special occasion, a sporting event, music festival, whatever the event may be, Thirlestane Castle is the perfect venue.