Harestanes Visitor Centre
Things to do in Jedburgh Scottish Borders
Visitor-Attractions in Scotland
HARESTANES COUNTRYSIDE VISITOR CENTRE
Description: This centre offers events, exhibitions and countryside walks for all the family. Published programme of events for the whole year. Has the biggest and best children’s play park in the Borders.
Ownership:
Scottish Borders Council
Situation – OS ref: NT 641244
How to get there:
By car: Just off the A68, near Ancrum, between St Boswells and the turn off for Hawick.
By public transport: Buses from St Boswells to Jedburgh pass the road end. About a one mile walk to the centre.
Seasonal opening details (2011):
1st April to 31st October
Opening Hours:
Daily
10am to 5pm.
Facilities:
Gift Shop
Tearoom
Tourist Information Centre
Exhibition Room
Admission:
Free
Contact:
Tel: 01835 830306
Attached attractions:
Children’s Play Park
Signposted Walks
Other Attractions in the Area:
Additional info:
VisitScotland 4 star Visitor Attraction
Lies on St Cuthbert’s Way long distance walk.
Exhibitions
Sat 4 – Sun 26 June 10am – 5pm
Bella Perennis | Anne Rae
Botanically-inspired ceramics, photography, cyanotypes and
illustrations from Jedburgh-based artist. Some works available to
purchase.
Exhibition opens at 1300 on Sat 4 June.
Sat 27 August – Thurs 6 October 10am – 5pm
Virtually Scotland | Moy Mackay
An exhibition of felted paintings from a flourishing Scottish artist.
A collection of landscapes and cityscapes from some of Moy
Mackay’s favourite Scottish destinations. All works available to
purchase.
Exhibition opens at 1300 on Sat 27 August.
Sat 15 – Mon 31 October 10am – 5pm
A History of Harestanes
Archive images from local photographers are displayed for the first
time in an exciting new exhibition revealing the dramatic changes to
countryside life around Harestanes over the past century.
Exhibition opens at 1300 on Sat 15 October.
Web link:
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/harestanes
Places to stay nearby:
Jedburgh
Local towns and villages:
Ancrum
Jedburgh
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