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What is the Border Gathering all about?
For 2009 we can reveal at the Border Games and Country Festival we have.......In the Sulwath music Marquee:
Want a wee listen of Gaberlunzie? Gaberlunzie singing Air Falalalo
We are lucky enough also to have the traditional and modern clairsach of Shian Blackwood (below).
Plus we can tell you there will be a Scottish Living History Village and a special field event YOU can take part in and win yourself a case of Sulwath's amazing ale.
So the planning has started for next year. When we have something new to report check here first!
In 2009 we are planning a really dazzling display of whats fab in the Borderland.
We have new and improved piping competitions
We have the 2nd ever Borderland Challenge Backsword Tournament in atmospheric candlelit arena

This is an INVITATION only competition to bring you the very best Historical Fencing in Scotland and beyond!!!
The Highland Games Heavies are back!!
and find out how the Clans fought with the awesome Alba Re-enactment and Clan Heritage Trust!!
Come and support the Border Gathering...it is your land's festival of celebration!!!
http://www.borderreivers.co.uk/


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Border Gathering new to you? This is what happened in 2007

So what happened in 2007?  Have a look in the photo albums!!!!This is a quick resume of what happened:On Thursday 9th August Dumfries and Galloway Council welcomed all guests who have become a 'F...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:39:00 GMT

Historical article on the Border Reivers

Border Reivers were raiders along the Anglo-Scottish border (Border country), for nearly three hundred years from the late 13th century to the end of the 16th century, although their heyday was perhap...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 08:55:00 GMT