Mellerstain's Calendar for 2006 (archive)
Mellerstain's programme of events this year includes a series of classical concerts and a variety of art exhibitions. Check back here as new dates and artists are finalised.
Embroidery Exhibition
Sunday 3rd June - Sunday 9th July
A fabulous exhibition in the Mellerstain Gallery featuring work by The Embroiderers’ Guild, Scottish Region, in celebration of the Guild's centenary. Opening times: Sun/Mon/Wed/Thurs 12.30-5pm. Coach parties by arrangement.
Daniel de Borah - piano
Borders Music & Arts Guild Concert - 'A Summer Celebration'
Thursday 22nd June, 7.30pm.
A graduate of St Petersburgh State Conservatoire, Daniel has performed widely in Australia, Russia and Europe, appearing as the soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The evening begins with drinks and canapés in the terraced garden, and after the concert there is supper with wine and an opportunity to meet Daniel.
Christies Antiques Valuations Day
Wednesday 5th July, 10am-4pm
Christies Antiques Valuations Day, with exhibition of highlights from the forthcoming Christies Scottish Sale, and a tour of Mellerstain. Christies specialists give verbal valuations of British and Irish art, including pictures, jewellery, objects, silver, books and maps. Tickets £10 at the door, allow a maximum of 5 items to be valued.
Enquiries: Telephone Robert Lagneau at Christies on 0131 225 4756, or by email:
Mellerstain Gallery September Exhibition
Sunday 3rd September - Sunday 1st October
Mellerstain Art Gallery features exciting new work by Tom Davidson, Cleo Mussi, Mooie Scott, Charles Simpson, Kate Philp and Chris Hall. All work is for sale. Opening times are as for the house.
Leslie-Jane Rogers (soprano) & Richard Shaw(piano)
Borders Music & Arts Guild Concert
Thursday 28th September, 7.30pm
A wide-ranging programme of music including well-loved arias, songs by Bridge and Faure, with a lighter comic twist towards the end.
This will be a Tribute Concert for the popular Guild artist Christopher Ross, who died last year.
Matt Sharp (cello) & Viv McLean (piano)
Borders Music & Arts Guild Concert
Thursday 26th October, 7.30pm
These well-regarded young musicians will perform works by Beethoven, Schumann and Shostakovich.
'Save the Children' Dinner & Cabaret with Peter Pepper
Thursday 30th November
A glittering evening: champagne reception, a three-course dinner with wine, and incomparable entertainment at the hands of magician and (very) funny man Peter Pepper, all in aid of 'Save the Children' charity.
Tickets £45.00 (sold out)