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The Border Gaitherin
continues to build on its reputation for providing an
exceptional family friendly participative
traditional music event. Come and enjoy
- traditional music workshops
- street fusion dance workshop
- concerts
- ceilidh
- lively pub sessions, songs & tunes
- 'Open Stage' Competition
- guided historical walks
- 'Session A697' -late night 'cool'
tunes
- Cafe/Cabaret
- riverside town camping
- our renowned friendly atmosphere.
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The Border Gaitherin is the major showcase for Borders music and for the immense musical
and creative talent which resides here in the Borders.
YouTube video selections from 2009-2010 Concerts
Flickr Images from 2011
(Courtesy S Watson)
Detailed programme
for 2012
The
Border Gaitherin has a well respected reputation, built up over the previous 11
years, of drawing on the
wealth of locally based traditional musicians who continue to make their
mark both nationally and internationally stages, and who are willing
to come as tutors and guests to share their music and enthusiasm for their rich
heritage of Border tunes, music and songs.
'The Border Gaitherin' tutors and guests provide an exciting and
inspirational blend of youth, experience, tremendous skill, all supporting our focus
on 'Flutes and Fiddles 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
Town Camping and
Great Sessions
Photos from 2011 event can be
viewed here.

Our 2012 tutors and guest performers will include:-
Lori Watson
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Innes Watson
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Carly Blain
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Rachel Cross
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Iain Fraser l
Elspeth Smellie
l
Matt Seattle
l
Gordon Turnbull l
Clarty Cloot Ceilidh Band
l
Andrew Waite
l
Paul Dorricott
l
The Small Hall Band
l
Border
Shetland Fiddlers l
Ian Abernethy
l
'Caorum'
l
Michelle Douglas
l
Turas (Gaelic) l and more.
Tuition workshops in :- Fiddle
(Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, plus Cool Tunes and Cape Breton
Fiddle, and adult 'Learners & improvers')
l
Guitar (intermediate and novice)
l
Bodhran
l
Harp (instruments provided)
l
Flute/
Whistle
l
Street Fusion Dance
l
Scots Song l
Whistle
l Accordion
l Sea Shanties
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Border Tunes
l Performance
Masterclass
l
Gaelic Song
l
Craft Felting
l
Guided
town walks.
Here are two Border Tunes from Lori to get you going.

Workshop Booking advised, but not essential. Come to the
school to register for workshops.
All
workshops normally take place in Coldstream Primary School. |