This year's main event is on the weekend of 4th & 5th December,  with the popular ceilidh on the Friday evening  (3rd) in the Victoria Hall.

As ever,  the entertainment will be wide and varied.

We are particularly pleased to be welcoming back the wonderful History Wardrobe to The County Hotel on the Saturday afternoon.  This year the show is the long-awaited, and eagerly anticipated -

UNDRESSING MR DARCY.

Returning from a stroll about town, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy prepares to undress... Is he a Rake, a Beau or a 'Pink of the Ton'? (Nearly) all will be revealed as our historical costume expert takes off the layers before your very eyes in this hugely popular presentation about the clothes of a Regency gentleman.
'Undressing Mr Darcy' is a one-hour presentation for adults. We take no responsibility for audience members swooning or sighing in excess, although Mr Darcy would like to take full credit for any spontaneous applause generated by his arrival on stage.

"Oh my goodness!
The ladies nearly rioted over Mr Darcy's drawers!"
- Knutsford Literary Festival

"I thought you had the approach exactly right - a light touch with some humour and an obviously comprehensive knowledge of the dress and customs of the Regency period."
- Rod Yarnell, the Cambridge Society

 Please click HERE to download this year's Programme.

Please note altered times for Selkirk Library programme-

10.30 am   Christmas Crafts

12.00 and 2.45 - Historical Tour of the libray,  including tunnel to Sheriff Court

14.00 Christmas Rhymetimes

This year's event is nearly upon us,  and the planning is at an advanced stage

 If you wish to book your caravan in for the weekend pleae ring Selkirk Swimming Pool on 01750 20897.

The popular Court Cases programme is set:

Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom Sat 5^th & Sun 6^th December 09

Courtroom Dramas – two different plays to be Performed

4 performances per day      

 The two cases this year are 

The Dancing Masters Bet    

at 11.30 and 2.15 on the Saturday,  and 1.30 and 3.30 on the Sunday

      and

The New Manse

12.30 and 3.15 on Saturday and 12 and 2.30 on Sunday

Tickets for the Ghost Walk (Friday 4th) will be on sale soon - details will be posted as soon as possible. The walk leaves from Halliwells House Museum at 7.30 and costs £4 for adults and £2 for accompanied under 14s

The programme at Halliwell's House Museum is also now in place -

Childrens Christmas Craft Activites

Make a Christmas Card, Mask or Decoration

Saturday 5th December  from 10.30 to 12.30 and 1.30 to 3.30

At Halliwells House Museum - cost 50p per activity - no booking necessary

Welcome to Scott's Selkirk 2008!

The dates this year are Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December

Plans are well under way,  with many old favourites returning and several new additions for this year's event.

Our famous Ghost Walk starts proceedings off on the Thursday evening.

 Friday evening - come and dance at the Ceilidh at the Victoria Hall, and be sure to get your tickets for the terrific Saturday Night Grand Concert!

 We are particularly pleased,  following their successes last year, that the Sheriff Court is opening on both days,  and  the Borders Youth Theatre will again be performing in The Dry Bar.

 This year there are events runnning  both days in Selkirk Library - including architectural tours of the Old Jail Centre,  performances by Tweed Theatre,  and children's activities.

 Both days begin with a Costume Cavalcade, starting from Mungo Park on Saturday, and Selkirk Parish Church on Sunday.

 St Joseph's Primary School is hosting a craft fayre and coffee morning, with traditional children's games on the Saturday.

 The County Hotel is again very generously hosting literary events on the Saturday and family orientated performances on the Sunday.

 The County Pend will again be transformed into the Port of Leith - bustling with stalls and activity, and with musical and dance performances.

 Halliwells Museum is again open on the Saturday,  hosting children's activities,  and the ever popular court cases will be performed each day in Walter Scott's Courtroom.

 There will be a craft exhibition in Selkirk Parish Church and a Quilting Exhibition in the Lesser Victoria Hall.

 Be sure to attend the Rotary Christmas Charities Bazaar in the Victoria Hall on the Saturday.

The town's own Flute Band,  Silver Band,  and Pipe Band will be on hand,  providing their own wonderful entertainment.

The Selkirk Rhinos will re-enact the Carterhaugh Ba' game at the Bog Park on Sunday - come and watch the fun

Remember to pop in to Ye Olde Tea Shoppe at the Catholic Church.

 Meg Dods' kitchen at the Hermitage will be the focus for food and traditional entertainment.

 The High Street and Market Place will be transformed into a Georgian christmas market,  with stalls and fantastic street entertainment, including, of course,  our very own French Prisoners.

Visit our lovely local shops,  taking part in the treasure hunt as you go.

In The Market Place  -  Don't miss  Music, Mirth and Mulled Wine concluding outdoor activities on the Saturday,  or the fantastic Belmont Fireworks grand finale on the Sunday!

 The full timetable will be published just before the event,  and information will be available throughout the weekend at out HQ at  1 Tower Street.

We look forward to seeing you there

Everyone connected with Scott's Selkirk will have been sorry to hear of the death of Dame Jean last week.

She was a great supporter of the event,  and will be sadly missed.