The Border Gaitherin continues to build on its reputation for providing an exceptional family friendly participative event with traditional music workshops, concerts, ceilidh and lively sessions plus many other activities.

The Border Gaitherin is the major showcase for Borders music and for the immense musical and creative talent which resides here in the Borders.

The 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 our 2011 event can be viewed here.

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.

Coldstream is definitely 'the place to be' on 1st, 2nd, 3rd June, 2012
We'll see you there too!

 
2011 winner 'Open Stage'
Mary Kathleen Burke
 

Lori Watson l Innes Watson l Carly Blain  l Rachel Cross l Iain Fraser  l Elspeth Smellie l  Chris Waite l Matt Seattle  l Cheryl Stuart  l Graham Dolan  l  Kaela Rowan  l Clarty Cloot Ceilidh Band  l  Andrew Waite  l Martin Marroni  l The Small Hall Band  l  Border Shetland Fiddlers  l  Ian Abernethy  l Shona Mooney l  Christopher Keatinge  l Robyn Kinsman Blake and more. 

Tuition workshops in :-  Fiddle (Beginner Intermediate and Advanced) l Guitar  l Bodhran  l   Harp  l Flute l  Appalachian Clog Dance l  Scots Song l  Band Workshops l  Whistle  l  Accordion  l  Sea Shanties  l Border Tunes  l  Performance Masterclass l

All workshops take place in Coldstream Primary School.