Jan 2026

Jules & Greg's Wild Swim

Jules & Greg's Wild Swim

29/01/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
£18 - £8
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

Festival Wild Swim

30/01/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
£5
Join a qualified swim guide from Tweed Valley Wilding for a bracing winter dip in the beautiful River Tweed.
The Loneliest Race

The Loneliest Race

30/01/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
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

Wild Edinbugh

30/01/2026    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
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

30/01/2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
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.
Breathe

Breathe

30/01/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
£18 - £8
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

Festival Trail Run

31/01/2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
£5
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

Festival Walk

31/01/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
£5
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

Fuel For Thought

31/01/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
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.
There She Goes

There She Goes

31/01/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
In times where fear and worry seem so prevalent, There She Goes brings together 17 female writers in an anthology of travel tales to inspire, encourage and empower women adventuring through the world in different ways and at all stages of life.
3,000 Feet + Q&A

3,000 Feet + Q&A

31/01/2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
This is the remarkable story of the origins of Scottish mountaineering and of Hugh Thomas Munro, the man whose name has become synonymous with Scotland’s highest mountains.
Further

Further

31/01/2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
In his latest book, former professional cyclist and commentator Michael Hutchinson (known as Dr Hutch to readers of Cycling Weekly) immerses himself in the world of ultra-distance bike racing.
Nature's Genius

Nature's Genius

31/01/2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
An exploration of how humans shape the lives of plants and animals – and how they in turn shape us – David Farrier takes readers on a profound and mind-bending journey into a natural world that has always found new ways to adapt and thrive.
Meet The Macleans

Meet The Macleans

31/01/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
£18 - £8
Not having set foot in a rowing boat prior to 2019, the Maclean brothers went on to row across the Atlantic that same year, breaking multiple world records. In an even bigger challenge, the brothers recently captured hearts around the world when, after 139 days at sea, they completed the fastest non-stop, unsupported, human-powered crossing of the entire Pacific Ocean.

Feb 2026

Festival Ride

Festival Ride

01/02/2026    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
£5
Led by the FNY Collective – a group of local riders passionate about getting more women out on two wheels – this is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy a scenic and easy-going ride together with mountain biking superstar Tracy Moseley.
Pathfinding

Pathfinding

01/02/2026    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
The desire to walk defines us as human beings, bringing joy, connection and freedom. But what happens to this when women become mothers?
Running Challenges

Running Challenges

01/02/2026    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
PWYD (£14 / £10 / £6)
Despite – or perhaps because of – her fear of the dark, Keri Wallace, author, runner and co-founder of Girls on Hills, recently achieved a Fastest Known Time (FKT) when she became the first woman to run the West Highland Way solo and unsupported in winter.
7Stanes in 7Days

7Stanes in 7Days

01/02/2026    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
£18 - £8
Having retired from full-time racing in 2016 following a stellar career, former World Champion and mountain biking icon Tracy Moseley recently embarked on a film project, 7Stanes in 7Days – a celebration of where she came to ride so often and which now, as mum to a young son with a love of riding, offer so much freedom and opportunity for family adventures.