Hawick Reivers Festival 2011

Friday 25th to Sunday 27th March 2011
Hawick, Scottish borders, TD9 0AE, Scotland MAP
varies - many free events.

Last updated: Thu 3rd Feb 2011

This community festival offers a wide range of events over the weekend, many aimed at rediscovering Reiver ancestry through drama, music, re-enactments, crafts, walks, horses and arts.

Line-up

The first acts confirmed are the Scocha Concert on Friday (Main Hall Cabaret Style Seating £12 / Balcony £10), and Blazin' Fiddles on Saturday (Main Hall Cabaret Style Seating £13 / Balcony £11), with many more still to be announced.

A full programme of activities is planned many of which are free to the public and include demonstrations of falconry, archery and horsemanship, a look at craftsmen of the times and dramatic re-enactments. There are also concerts, guided walks, historical lectures and many other activities.

Traditional Music Workshops take place all day at various venues and include fiddle, guitar and whistle/flute to suit all(some experience is necessary).