Jan 2026
Eleanor The Great (12a)
At 94, Eleanor Morgenstein is restless. After the loss of her lifelong friend, this sharp-tongued Floridian relocates to New York City to live with her daughter — only to find herself impersonating that friend’s harrowing past in order to connect with others.
NT Live: The Fifth Step (Subtitled)
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
NT Live: The Fifth Step
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
NT Live: The Fifth Step
After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.
Demented Cinema with Q&A
Demented Cinema features two new films directed by BAFTA winner Ian Bustard, starring Ron Coleman — a creative artist living with dementia who calls himself The Demented Poet. Made over the past two years, the films are now touring across Scotland with an after-show discussion.
Out of the Blue - A Celebration of Joni Mitchell
Anne Gair and her five piece band explore her most loved album Blue, and other favourites. Enjoy a truly memorable experience of some of the best iconic songs of the 20th century.
Esther Swift - Moon Dreams
Esther’s performance is at once virtuosic and tender, dramatic and meditative—summoning the old and the new through both familiar and unexpected harmonic shifts, melodies rooted in tradition yet boldly innovative, and vocals that soar with emotional intensity.
The Housemaid (15) (Subtitled)
When Millie Calloway takes a job as live-in housemaid for a seemingly perfect affluent couple, it should signal a fresh start. But as the walls of the Winchester household begin to crack, Millie uncovers dark secrets they would kill to protect — and soon realises that her own past may hold more power than she thought.
The Housemaid (15)
When Millie Calloway takes a job as live-in housemaid for a seemingly perfect affluent couple, it should signal a fresh start. But as the walls of the Winchester household begin to crack, Millie uncovers dark secrets they would kill to protect — and soon realises that her own past may hold more power than she thought.
The Housemaid (15)
When Millie Calloway takes a job as live-in housemaid for a seemingly perfect affluent couple, it should signal a fresh start. But as the walls of the Winchester household begin to crack, Millie uncovers dark secrets they would kill to protect — and soon realises that her own past may hold more power than she thought.
Jules & Greg's Wild Swim
Join us for a riotous evening with comics Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill as they discuss their most recent project, the hit BBC television series Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim and its accompanying book – a unique guide to some of their favourite outdoor swimming spots around Scotland.
Festival Wild Swim
Join a qualified swim guide from Tweed Valley Wilding for a bracing winter dip in the beautiful River Tweed.
The Loneliest Race
Sailing around the world, alone, non-stop, without any technology, The Loneliest Race is an intimate documentary that delves into the emotional and physical trials of underdog sailors in the 2022 Golden Globe Race.
Wild Edinbugh
Edinburgh is a magical city full of wild corners – and wild inhabitants. Join nature writer Keith Broomfield as he explores the wildlife of his childhood city.
The Edge of Existence
The Edge of Existence tells the story of electronics lecturer Cam Cameron, as he attempts to survive on the UK’s most remote and arguably most dangerous island, Rockall, for a record 50 days to prove his strength to himself and inspire his family.
Weathering
Much like mountains and landscapes that gradually weather and erode over time, humans are also constantly weathering as we’re transformed by the shifting sands of life experiences. The question is, what might these ancient natural forms teach us about resilience and change?
Breathe
What are you scared of? What holds you back – and how do you get through it? In Breathe, record-breaking adventurer Mollie Hughes shares visually spectacular lessons from her own experiences in some of the most forbidding environments on Earth.
Festival Trail Run
Led by Go Tweed Valley, come and enjoy a beautifully scenic and easy-going run together with ultra runner and leading sports dietician Renee McGregor.
Festival Walk
Join local guide Stewart Wilson, AKA Tweed Valley Blogger, on a wild, storytelling walk through beautiful Hay Lodge Park and on beneath Neidpath Castle, returning through the Neidpath Tunnel and surrounding woodland.
Fuel For Thought
Food should be simple, but for many people – whether athletes or not – that's not always so. Join Renee McGregor, one of the country’s leading voices on athlete nutrition, REDs and hormonal health, as she discusses her latest book Fuel for Thought, a practical guide to sports nutrition whether you’re an elite athlete, an every-day one or just someone keen to improve their relationship with food.
