Each year we run an exciting programme of events including specialist tours, afternoon teas and the much loved annual BVAC Classic – The Festival of Motoring.
Events Calendar
Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow - Tuesday 2nd July 2024 We are delighted to be welcoming Antiques Roadshow to Thirlestane Castle this summer! Fiona Bruce and the [...]
BVAC Classic – Festival of Motoring 2024
Sunday 2nd June 2024 Join us for The BVAC Classic Festival of Motoring, the premier classic car show in Scotland. [...]
Dachshund Day 2024
Save the date! Join us on the 19th of May 2024, for a fun family day for Dachshunds, their owners and all family dogs too. [...]
Afternoon Tea 2024 – coming soon!
We are delighted to offer our series of Afternoon Tea & Tour experiences again in 2024, which will be available to enjoy at Thirlestane [...]
Horse Riding Holiday
Various dates
Join us for this ultimate week long horse riding adventure in the Scottish Borders.
Specialist Tours – Art & Architecture – Coming Soon!
Join our experienced guides on this exclusive tour dedicated to the castle’s architecture looking at the people responsible for its baronial style, exquisite paster work [...]
Specialist Tours – Military Tour – Coming Soon!
Thirlestane is a 16th century castle with a rich military history. Historic home of the Duke of Lauderdale and the seat of the Maitland family, [...]
Specialist Tours – Maitland Family Tour – Coming Soon!
The Maitland name is synonymous with Scotland’s history. The Maitlands came to Britain from France with William the Conqueror in 1066 and settled in Northumberland. [...]