Saturday Adult Programme
Everest in the Library (10.30AM)
Melrose Abbey Education Centre / 10.30AM - 11.15AM / £10 / Buy tickets
The National Library of Scotland recently acquired a collection of maps of Everest previously belonging to the late Dr Michael Ward. Dr Ward’s research laid the foundations of the route for Hillary and Norgay’s successful final conquest 60 years ago... > MORE
The National Library of Scotland recently acquired a collection of maps of Everest previously belonging to the late Dr Michael Ward. Dr Ward’s research laid the foundations of the route for Hillary and Norgay’s successful final conquest 60 years ago... > MORE
Discovering your ancestry with Genealogy and Genetics
Lochcarron Marquee / 12.15PM - 2.15PM / £15 / Buy tickets
Just starting your family history research or looking for advice on where to go next? Join us for this interactive workshop as experts guide you through different ways of learning about your past... > MORE
The National Library of Scotland recently acquired a collection of maps of Everest previously belonging to the late Dr Michael Ward. Dr Ward’s research laid the foundations of the route for Hillary and Norgay’s successful final conquest 60 years ago. > MORE
A legend in the kitchen, a terrific journalist and surely one of the most life-enhancing women in Scotland, Claire has written the story of Kinloch Lodge, a hotel in Skye created by herself and her husband, Godfrey Macdonald of Macdonald, Chief of Clan Donald. Lifting the Lid does just that, looking at forty years of this internationally renowned, award-winning hotel... > MORE
The National Library of Scotland recently acquired a collection of maps of Everest previously belonging to the late Dr Michael Ward. Dr Ward’s research laid the foundations of the route for Hillary and Norgay’s successful final conquest 60 years ago... > MORE
The way was long, the wind was cold,
The Minstrel was infirm and old...
The last of all the Bards was he,
Who sung of Border chivalry.
The Minstrel was infirm and old...
The last of all the Bards was he,
Who sung of Border chivalry.
The opening lines of Walter Scott's first great poem herald an evocative tale of Borders’ lore and legend... > MORE
Fragments at The Borders Book Festival offers a distinct and fascinating preview to, Fragments of Blue, Black and Red: a trilogy of arts and music events for The Scottish Borders in 2013 and 2014.. > MORE
Julie Davidson - Looking for Mrs Livingstone
The Scottish Borders Brewery Marquee / 4.45PM / £10, £8(C) / Buy tickets
The award-winning journalist, Julie Davidson, has traced the African footsteps of Mary Livingstone, wife of the great explorer and missionary, and tells her own enthralling tale. > MORE
The shortlisted authors for the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction are all winners, simply the best in 2012. > MORE
Helen McGinn - The Knackered Mother's Wine Club
The Scottish Borders Brewery Marquee / 6.15PM / £10, £8(C) / Buy tickets
The title says it all, or almost all. Helen McGinn is an expert guide to direct the busy, tired and uncertain away from daft wine buys towards the good stuff... > MORE
The story of the life, death and rebirth of the Borders railway by David Spaven will be introduced by the Leader of Scottish Borders Council, David Parker, one of the most determined and eloquent advocates of the return of this vital artery... > MORE
Phyllida Law - How many Camels are there in Holland?
Festival Marquee / 7.30PM / £14, £12(C) / Buy tickets
In this wonderfully written, funny and tender book, Phyllida Law, one of Scotland’s best actresses, chronicles the final months with her mother Mego. After being widowed and bringing up her daughters, Sophie and Emma Thompson, Phyllida found herself caring for Mego as she struggled with dementia... > MORE
Huw Lewis-Jones: The Conquest of Everest
The Scottish Borders Brewery Marquee / 7.45PM / £10, £8(C) / Buy tickets
This collection of the original photographs of the legendary first ascent has been made by Huw Lewis-Jones with the collaboration of George Lowe, the last surviving member of the expedition of 1953. > MORE
The Potter’s Hand is a brilliant new historical novel by one of Britain’s best known men of letters, and A.N. Wilson was uniquely qualified to write it... > MORE
Absolutely! None other than. Needs no introduction. Joanna will talk about her life – from Purdey to Patsy – and about her wonderful memoir. Fabulous!
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Missed out on tickets for Joanna Lumley? All is not lost! Even though we’re completely sold out in the Festival Marquee, it’s still possible to enjoy this event, as we will be live-streaming it ...
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Described as the godfather of Scottish crime fiction, Willie is more than that - a really great novelist. His creation of Jack Laidlaw changed the tone of not only tartan noir but the entire genre. > MORE
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