The Border Gaitherin is back in 2013 and continues to build on its reputation for providing an exceptional family friendly participative traditional music event. Come and enjoy

  -  high quality traditional music workshops
  -  spectacular dance show with 'Absolutely Legless'
  -  concerts with both young and established musicians
  -  'masked' ceilidh - two great ceilidh bands with caller
  -  lively pub sessions, songs & tunes
  -  'Open Stage' Competition, & TURAS Gaelic Singers
  -  Community Cafe - all day
  -  'Session A697' -late night 'cool' tunes & hot soup
  -   'Knit -a Ceilidh'  Create a Ceilidh dance and perform it.
  -   camping nearby
    -   NEW for 2013 - 'Reel-a-thon' - the longest set of reels??
       A charity musical marathon - all musicians welcome !
  -   our renowned friendly atmosphere

The Border Gaitherin is the major showcase for Borders music and for the immense musical and creative talent which resides here in the Borders. However this year we are pleased to have American guest musicians bringing an Appalachian flavour to the weekend.

'The Border Gaitherin'  tutors and guests provide an exciting and inspirational blend of youth, experience, tremendous skill, all supporting our focus on  'Traditional Futures' and furthering the creative talent of young and old, locals and visitors alike. 

JOIN US - Come and add to your traditional music experience in the stress-free, informal atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and friendliness of the town of Coldstream on the River Tweed.  Post code TD124AP

Facebook Event page

Detailed programme for 2013

Our 2013 tutors and guest performers will  include:-
Lori Watson, Corrina Hewat, Innes Watson,
Christine Kydd, Carly Blain, Nigel Gatherer, Graeme Armstrong, Steve & Ruth Smith, Nancy Schneeloch,  Matt Seattle, The Absolutely Legless Irish Dancers, and more !

Tuition workshops will include :-  Fiddle for all levels, plus advanced fiddle techniques with Innes Watson   l   Guitar  l Harp (instruments provided) l Mandolin (instruments provided) 
 l Bodhran l Border Tunes  l Performance Masterclass 
l   'Surprise Band' l  Harmony Song l Toot Sweet - Flutes in harmony   l

Workshop Booking recommended.
Email bordergaitherin2013@gmail for information, or
call 01835 862423 (Mon- Sat 9am-7pm) for booking concert, ceilidh, and workshop tickets.
Workshops normally take place in Coldstream Primary School and a few other venues in the centre of the town.
Camping nearby and Great Sessions

Join our Facebook Border Gaitherin Events
Tell your friends where you're going to be on 31st May, 1st & 2ndJune , 2013
in Coldstream of course !!

YouTube  video selections from 2009-2010 Concerts

Here are two Border Tunes from Lori Watson to get you going.
      

 

Collage above compiled from images by Sandy Watson.
Absolutely Legless   Spectacular Irish Dance Show
Saturday 1st June,  2pm, Coldstream Community Centre

Coldstream is definitely 'the place to be' on
31st May, 1st, 2nd,June, 2013
We'll see you there too!

And also at The Border Gaitherin this year professional sound and light by
www.spectrumsoundlight.co.uk