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 l Innes Watson l Carly Blain  l Rachel Cross l 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  l 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.

Collage above compiled from images by Sandy Watson.
Coldstream is definitely 'the place to be' on
1st, 2nd, 3rd June, 2012
We'll see you there too!

And also at The Border Gaitherin this year professional sound and light by ....

www.spectrumsoundlight.co.uk

Read about our fundraising

Stovie Supper
Friday May 11th,2012
and our

Tweed Boat Event  
Sunday May 13th 2012