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Fairy Garden Tea Party

Fairy Garden Tea Party Sat 28 Jun 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres are inviting families along to their local store on Saturday the 28 and Sunday the 29 of June to spend a magical afternoon... READ MORE>

Father's Day Sunday Lunch and Grow-Your-Own Experience at Dobbies Garden Centres

Father’s Day Sunday Lunch and Grow-Your-Own Experience at Dobbies Garden Centres Sun 15 Jun 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This June, Dobbies Garden Centres is presenting a brand-new way to celebrate Father’s Day, combining a hearty Sunday roast with a hands-on... READ MORE>

Kirky Cottage - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 15 Jun 25 Kirky Cottage, Mindrum TD12 4QN Ginny Fairfax has created Kirky Cottage Garden in the beautiful Bowmont valley surrounded and protected by the Border Hills... READ MORE>
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Mindrum House Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 15 Jun 25 Mindrum House Garden, Mindrum TD12 4QN A magical combination of old-fashioned roses, hardy perennials and wildlife gardens in a natural setting... READ MORE>

BVAC Classic - Festival of Motoring

Sun 8 Jun 25 Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD2 6RU Join us for The BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring, the premier classic car show in Scotland. This has been held annually at Thirlestane Castle for... READ MORE>

Foraging courses with Wild Food UK - Edinburgh

Sat 7 Jun 25 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a breathtakingly beautiful area, covering 10,000 hectares of Scottish countryside... READ MORE>

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Edinburgh

Fri 30 May 25 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a breathtakingly beautiful area, covering 10,000 hectares of Scottish countryside... READ MORE>

Dobbies’ new and exclusive Heritage Planting and Afternoon Tea experience

Tue 20 May 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This May, Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a new hands-on planting and afternoon tea experience, combining an exclusive afternoon tea with a... READ MORE>

Dachshund Day

Sun 11 May 25 Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD2 6RU Join us on the 11th of May 2025, for a fun family day for Dachshunds, their owners and all family dogs too... READ MORE>

Love Your Lawn with Dobbies Free gardening workshop in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK thi

Sat 3 May 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a very special FREE Grow How event this May in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK to mark Dementia Action... READ MORE>

Afternoon Tea & Tour

Sun 27 Apr 25 Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland TD2 6RU We are delighted to offer our series of Afternoon Tea & Tour experiences again in 2025, which will be available to enjoy at Thirlestane on set days... READ MORE>

Missing Lynx Exhibition - Hawick Town Hall

Sat 26 Apr 25 Hawick Town Hall, Cross Wynd, Hawick TD9 9EF We’re hosting a Missing Lynx exhibition, visiting local venues in the project area so that people can find out about this missing mammal and share... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Easter Bunny Afternoon Tea Party and Easter Bunny Breakfast

Fri 18 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming families to hop along and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed events... READ MORE>

Dobbies: Hopping Hounds

Dobbies: Hopping Hounds Fri 18 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming four-legged friends to hop along and get set for spring at its brand-new Easter-themed event, Hopping Hounds... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club April workshops

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club April workshops Sun 6 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres’ popular Little Seedlings Club workshops return for spring, as the garden centre unveils its largest ever spring gardening... READ MORE>

Dobbies Grow How April workshops

Dobbies Grow How April workshops Wed 2 Apr 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres popular Grow How workshops return for spring, as the garden centre unveils its largest ever spring gardening range... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Mother's Day Planting & Afternoon Tea Experience

Dobbies’ Mother’s Day Planting & Afternoon Tea Experience Fri 28 Mar 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ This March, Dobbies Garden Centres is offering a new hands-on Mother’s Day experience, combining a luxury Afternoon Tea with a seasonal planting... READ MORE>

Dobbies Community Gardens

Dobbies Community Gardens Mon 10 Mar 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming applications for Dobbies Community Gardens, offering local schools, charities and community groups across the... READ MORE>

Dobbies launches spring with special shopping weekend

Dobbies launches spring with special shopping weekend Thu 6 Mar 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting the nation to get excited for the busiest season in the gardener’s calendar with its Spring Launch Weekend, taking... READ MORE>

Join our choir in Edinburgh for a FREE taster session

Wed 26 Feb 25 St Anne’s Parish Church, Kaimes Road, Edinburgh EH12 6JR Are you looking to find a choir The Edinburgh Rock Choir is led by based musician and teacher Elaine Williamson... READ MORE>
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My Paw-fect Valentine at Dobbies

My Paw-fect Valentine at Dobbies Fri 14 Feb 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is encouraging paw-rents to show their pooches some love this Valentine’s Day at its brand-new dog event that will raise money... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: January Workshop - Let’s Talk Houseplants

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: January Workshop - Let’s Talk Houseplants Sun 5 Jan 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is kicking off the new year on a green note, offering a free Little Seedlings Club workshop this January, centered around... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Grow How January: Let's talk houseplants

Dobbies’ Grow How January: Let’s talk houseplants Sat 4 Jan 25 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is kicking off the new year on a green note, offering a free Grow How workshop at this January... READ MORE>

Santa's Grotto at Dobbies

Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Thu 28 Nov 24 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres is unveiling a magical line up of festive experiences for all the family to enjoy this Christmas, including the much-loved... READ MORE>

Christmas Opening Weekend

Sat 23 Nov 24 Traquair House, Innerleithen EH44 6PW See the House beautifully decorated for Christmas. Gifts and Stalls throughout the House and open for sales in our Gift and Brewery Shops... READ MORE>

Dobbies' Grow How: Grow your own gifts

Dobbies’ Grow How: Grow your own gifts Wed 13 Nov 24 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies will host a free festive-inspired Grow How workshop focused on gardening gift ideas, just in time for the festive season... READ MORE>

Halloween Fun Day

Sun 27 Oct 24 Traquair House, Innerleithen EH44 6PW Join us for a day of Halloween Fun! Most events will be outdoors so wrap up warm. Magic Show Ghost Stories in the Woods Tarot Reading Spooky... READ MORE>

Concert at Traquair

Fri 18 Oct 24 Traquair House, Innerleithen EH44 6PW A classical concert featuring: Duo Arpegi - Cello & Classical Guitar from Catalunya, Andulesia & Argentina Francois Ragot and Nathalie... READ MORE>

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition

Planting and Afternoon Tea: Autumn Edition Tue 8 Oct 24 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand new autumn edition of its hands-on planting experience, combined with a tasty Afternoon Tea... READ MORE>

Apple Day

Sun 6 Oct 24 Traquair House, Innerleithen EH44 6PW Celebrate our Apple Harvest at Traquair! Pick our apples off the trees, or bring your own, and make some apple juice in our small mobile apple... READ MORE>

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden Sun 1 Sep 24 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... READ MORE>

An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - RBLS Coldstream Branch & Club · Coldstream

Thu 29 Aug 24 RBLC - Coldstream, Drill Hall, High Street, Coldstream, TD12 4DG An Evening Of Clairyovance with Karen Dawson - RBLS Coldstream Branch & Club · Coldstream READ MORE>

Foraging with Wild Food UK - Edinburgh

Sat 10 Aug 24 Flotterstone, Penicuik EH26 0PW Uncover the incredible variety of edible treasures hiding in the great outdoors. From wild mushrooms to flavourful flora, our courses teach you to... READ MORE>

Free Gardening Workshops: Edinburgh

Free Gardening Workshops: Edinburgh Sat 3 Aug 24 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... READ MORE>

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Edinburgh

Dobbies Teddy Bears’ Picnic Edinburgh Sat 3 Aug 24 Melville Nursery, Lasswade, Midlothian EH18 1AZ Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... READ MORE>

SCO Summer Tour 2024: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Sat 27 Jul 24 Volunteer Hall St John St Galashiels TD1 3JX Few composers convey youthful energy like Schubert and Mendelssohn, and in this concert we hear some of their sunniest works... READ MORE>

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