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.

Join a qualified swim guide from Tweed Valley Wilding for a bracing winter dip in the beautiful River Tweed.

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.

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.

Wild Horizons showcases a thrilling selection of short films celebrating outdoor adventure, bold journeys, and exploration in all its forms. Curated for the 2026 Wild Writers Festival, this inspiring programme will play at three different times over the weekend. So don’t miss your chances to experience these stunning stories shaped by the call of the wild. 

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.

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?

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.

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.

Wild Horizons showcases a thrilling selection of short films celebrating outdoor adventure, bold journeys, and exploration in all its forms. Curated for the 2026 Wild Writers Festival, this inspiring programme will play at three different times over the weekend. So don’t miss your chances to experience these stunning stories shaped by the call of the wild. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wild Horizons showcases a thrilling selection of short films celebrating outdoor adventure, bold journeys, and exploration in all its forms. Curated for the 2026 Wild Writers Festival, this inspiring programme will play at three different times over the weekend. So don’t miss your chances to experience these stunning stories shaped by the call of the wild. 

The desire to walk defines us as human beings, bringing joy, connection and freedom. But what happens to this when women become mothers?

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.

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.