Upcoming Events
Opening Meet at Manderston House
The principal meet in the hunting calendar, at the glorious Manderston House. All are welcome to enjoy the spectacular meet, followed by a day crossing some of Berwickshire’s finest lowland country.
Parking is at Buxley ///ferrying.insist.grumbling
From the Duns side, lorries who are struggling to turn tightly may keep straight on for around half a mile, there is a wide road junction to turn and come back. No horse boxes in Manderston Estate please.
Cars may park tightly to the left on the North drive at ///speeding.famines.revolting
Ecclaw Meet
Parking is on the hill at ///turns.marketing.covenants
From the A6112, take the turning for Edin’s Hall Broch and follow the road for 5 miles, then take a left over the cattle grid and up the hill. This is around 500 yds before the farm. Parking is on the left at the top of the hill. It is around a 15 minute hack to the steading so please be mounted before 10:20.
Cars may park in the yard opposite the farmhouse at ///singer.nerve.defensive
Raecleughhead Meet
Meet is in front of the house at ///wiser.baker.station
Please park in the steading at ///constants.doped.unfair
Greenlawdean Meet
Meet and parking is in the steading ///former.manicured.fooling
From Duns, heading towards Greenlaw, the right turn is tight, so be aware of this. Perhaps go further past and turn elsewhere if you have a large lorry. Note: Greenlawdean is no longer accessible from the Halliburton Road
Blackhouse Meet
Meet is at ///constants.bulbs.clauses
Parking is in the field to the east of the steading at ///corn.falls.gossiping
Cars and lorries may park in the yard at ///warm.whiplash.tadpole
Pressmains Meet
Meet is on foot at ///chickens.blackbird.sandbags
Parking is in the yard, next to the meet.
Time will be given after the meet to mount your horse.
Christmas Eve Meet at Wedderburn Castle
Meet is at ///mandolin.tent.confident
All traffic must use the North Gate - ///trinkets.social.handover
Cars and horse boxes park down the drive and turn right past the old stables then straight ahead into the field through the stone pillars ///darkest.galloped.opponent
Large lorries should not turn right but should drive straight ahead then left towards the back of the Castle
Please ensure you do not drive or park on any grass verges
Charterhall House Meet
Meet is at ///hurray.often.promoting
Parking is on the airfield, entrance via ///voltages.swatting.coasters
Cars may park in the grass park near the house ///began.suspended.wiggling
Access for cars is via Whinkerstones (turn opposite the farm and take the first right over the cattle grid)
Please ensure you do not drive into the main drive or the stable yard
New Years Day Meet at Duns Square
Please note this meet is at 12 noon, rather than the usual time of 10:45am.
Meet is at ///clouding.deep.woods
Limited parking is available at Duns Industrial Estate.
Entrance to Industrial Estate at ///flop.bride.vocally
You are encouraged to make your own parking arrangements and hack to the meet, where possible. If parking in the Industrial Estate, ensure you park sensibly and not blocking entrances.
Joint Meet with the Lauderdale at Threepwood, Galashiels
Meet is in the field in front of the house: ///just.sprinter.sings
Parking for horse boxes and cars is in a field immediately beyond the farm steading. It will be signed from the public road.
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Ladies Day at Abbey St Bathans
One of our biggest and best meets of the season! At an exciting location in the heart of our country.
Start your day with a Fizz Breakfast in the St Bathans Church, followed by a one horse day. There are views for miles in varied, exciting country with plenty of optional jumping.
Of course there is also a Gin O’Clock stop halfway, to ensure you are kept refreshed!
A luxury prize will be given for best turned out, and there will be a Champagne Magnum bottle draw for our Ladies Day 2027 Charity.
The cap is £100, or if you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, come along for the Fizz Breakfast for just £20!
Booking is essential, please click the button below to book via Equo.
Parking is in the steading. what3words address ///quaking.wiggles.trips
Childrens Meet at Ladyflat
Mounted, non-mounted and lead rein children very welcome, particularly those in any Pony Club! As well as our adult followers.
Lead rein children and under 10’s have a special price of just £10 for this meet.
Meet is at ///gangway.rebounded.clincher
Parking is along roadside to north of the farm at ///trip.cascaded.crystals
Cars may park in the steading at ///verve.visual.trump
Berwickshire Races at Friarshaugh, Kelso
A day for all the family! Come along and see watch eight races, including two pony races, and six point-to-point races.
Fun dog show, dog races, kids races. Family and dog friendly day out!
Bar and food stalls also available.
Early bird tickets are just £13pp, and under 16s go free! All tickets include a racecard on arrival.
Purchase your tickets by clicking the button below.
what3words address ///causes.princes.irrigate
Monynut Meet
Meet and parking are at ///screeches.kindest.purse.
Lorries may park on the hardstanding opposite.
Hunt Race at Bughtrig
The Annual Hunt Race is a pure spectacle for all to enjoy. Held at Bughtrig on a fantastic 2.5 mile single circuit course, with a variety of obstacles to jump including hedges, logs, brush and tiger traps.
All the information for competitors, as well as entry forms is available through Entries Secretary by clicking the button below.
Spectators are very welcome, please follow all instructions by marshals to ensure you are kept safe.
Parking for all is at Langrig Farm steading. what3words address ///eating.parsnip.actors
Bughtrig Meet
After the Hunt Race, we will have our Bughtrig Meet, a beautiful meet as we approach the end of the season. This is the Merse of Berwickshire, where there is open mixed country, as well as lots of optional jumping.
Please note the later meet time of 12 noon, to account for the Hunt Race in the morning
Meet is at ///daunted.sunset.scariest
Parking is at Langrig Farm ///totally.define.contemplate
Cars may park at the Admiral Ramsay Museum at ///rebounder.expired.replaces
Berwickshire Ball Meet at Marchmont
A truly stunning venue, Marchmont is our final meet of the season. Come along and watch the hounds work for the final time before they rest for the summer.
From open country, to arable and parkland, this is a meet which really captures the best of Berwickshire. There is lots of optional jumping throughout the day.
Finish the day off in style at the Berwickshire Ball in the evening.
Meet is at ///overture.ditching.invested
Parking is at ///waltz.strong.proclaims
Please only use Craw’s Entry for access to parking, between Greenlaw and Polwarth on the A6105 - ///mops.lifetimes.pushes
Cars only may enter via Greenlaw or Marchmont Station and park at ///proofs.economies.applauded
Berwickshire Ball
Get your dancing shoes out for the Berwickshire Ball at Volunteer Hall, Duns.
A great way to end the season with a three course dinner followed by dancing.
Live band will be providing all the music to get you boogieing the night away, as well as reeling sets.
The full bar and cocktail bar will be open all night for you to enjoy.
Tables of 10 are £850, with individual ticketing also available.
Enquire below for further information, or to apply for tickets.
Duns Castle Cross Country
A stunning Hunter Trial in the grounds of Duns Castle, this course offers something for all levels.
There are Open, Novice and Nursery Novice classes, as well as options for Pairs and a Team Chase.
Catering will be available on site, and spectators are very welcome. Well behaved dogs on leads are accepted.
Competitors please enter via Equo. Click the button below to enter.
All vehicles must enter and exit via Gourlay’s Wynd, off Newtown Street, Duns. The turn from Clouds is too tight. what3words address ///perfume.forgiven.announced
Autumn Hunting at Greenlawdean
The last Autumn Hunting meet of the season. Please note the later start time.
Meet and parking is in the steading ///former.manicured.fooling
From Duns, heading towards Greenlaw, the right turn is tight, so be aware of this. Perhaps go further past and turn elsewhere if you have a large lorry. Note: Greenlawdean is no longer accessible from the Halliburton Road.
Newcomers Meet at Charterhall Airfield
New to drag hunting? Not sure what to wear? Don’t know what’s involved? Come along and find out!
All ages and abilities welcome to have a fantastic morning in the countryside. Only £30 per rider! There will be jumping and non-jumping field masters on the day.
Meet and parking is on the airfield, entrance via ///voltages.swatting.coasters
Berwickshire Pleasure Ride
Exciting fun ride around fantastic countryside in the Lintlaw/Blackhouse/Marygold area with optional jumps and half way refreshments. Approximately 8 miles of glorious off road riding with optional jumps and stunning views.
Set off between 9am and 11am.
Location: EXACT PARKING LOCATION TO BE CONFIRMED.
Autumn Hunting Commences
Our first day’s hunting of the season! We will start off steadily with a few short lines to get the hounds back into the swing of things after the summer off. The pace will be steady, mainly walk and trot with some cantering.
The Berwickshire Hounds’ Supporters Club will be kindly providing bacon rolls and tea/coffee on return.
Meet and parking is at ///deprive.harshest.leap
BHSC Pre-Season Clinic with Richard Telford
Richard has hunted with the Berwickshire since a boy and is now an international judge and one of the top show producers in the UK. Teaching and training at many clinics all over the UK.
This pre season clinic is ideal for anyone wanting advice, confidence and support with jumping, following or queueing for jumps as well as the etiquette involved whilst out with the hounds.
The jumps vary from small for novices/young horses to hunt jump size and it is priced £40 including refreshments
Hound Exercise & Supper at the Pub of the Month
Come along and meet the Hounds! We will be on pushbikes going at a steady pace suitable for all ages, all are welcome!
No need to book for Hound Exercise, just come along!
We will then retire to the Black Bull Inn, Duns at 7:30pm for supper. Pre-bookings only.
Duns Castle Schooling Day
The schooling day offers a great way to enjoy the Duns Castle Cross Country in a more relaxed atmosphere. You can take your time going round the course, have a few goes at an obstacle, or just enjoy the course without the time pressure.
There will be no catering provided. No medics or vets will be in attendance and you are required to sign a waiver before entering the course.
Entry is £30 on the day, cash is strongly preferred but contactless card will also be taken if signal allows.
Gates open at 8:45am, and the course opens at 9am. Last horse must be on the course by 11am sharp. Course closes at 12 noon, all horses must be off the course before this time. Gates will close at 12:30pm.
Duns Castle Cross Country
A stunning Hunter Trial in the grounds of Duns Castle, this course offers something for all levels.
There are Open, Novice and Nursery Novice classes, as well as options for Pairs and a Team Chase.
Catering will be available on site, and spectators are very welcome. Well behaved dogs on leads are accepted.
Competitors please enter via Equo. Click here or follow the link below.
https://www.equoevents.co.uk/ViewEvent/ViewEventDetails/54941
All vehicles must enter and exit via Gourlay’s Wynd, off Newtown Street, Duns. The turn from Clouds is too tight. what3words address ///perfume.forgiven.announced
Berwickshire Ball
Get your dancing shoes out for the Berwickshire Ball at Volunteer Hall, Duns.
A great way to end the season with a three course dinner followed by dancing.
Live band will be providing all the music to get you boogieing the night away, as well as reeling sets.
The full bar and cocktail bar will be open all night for you to enjoy.
Tables of 10 are £850, with individual ticketing also available.
Contact berwickshireball@gmail.com for further information, or to apply for tickets.
Closing Meet at Marchmont
A truly stunning venue, Marchmont is our final meet of the season. Come along and watch the hounds work for the final time before they rest for the summer.
From open country, to arable and parkland, this is a meet which really captures the best of Berwickshire. There is lots of optional jumping throughout the day.
Finish the day off in style at the Berwickshire Ball in the evening.
Horse boxes and lorries parking is via Craw Entry on the A6105. what3words address ///inflame.clutches.paramedic
Foot followers only may enter via Greenlaw or Marchmont Station and park in the main car park ///input.repeat.topples
Bughtrig Meet
After the Hunt Race, we will have our Bughtrig Meet, a beautiful meet as we approach the end of the season. This is the Merse of Berwickshire, where there is open mixed country, as well as lots of optional jumping.
Please note the later meet time of 12 noon, to account for the Hunt Race in the morning.
Parking for all is at Langrig Farm steading. what3words address ///eating.parsnip.actors
Hunt Race at Bughtrig
The Annual Hunt Race is a pure spectacle for all to enjoy. Held at Bughtrig on a fantastic 2.5 mile single circuit course, with a variety of obstacles to jump including hedges, logs, brush and tiger traps.
All the information for competitors, as well as entry forms is available through Entries Secretary Liv Diamond by emailing her directly at willspa@wills-art.com.
Spectators are very welcome, please follow all instructions by marshals to ensure you are kept safe.
Parking for all is at Langrig Farm steading. what3words address ///eating.parsnip.actors
Billiemains Joint Meet with the Duke of Buccleuch Hounds
Come and feel the love with our friends and neighbours the Duke of Bucclecuch Hounds as we enjoy a joint meet at the wonderful Billiemains. This is in the heart of Berwickshire country, and is sure to be a fantastic day enjoyed by all. We will be having a one horse day, with plenty of mixed country, and lots of optional jumping!
Book in by using the “Contact Us” at the top of the page.
Subscribers of either hunt are welcome to enjoy this day without paying a cap!
Parking is in the steading. what3words address ///ponies.fast.scooters
BHSC Quiz Night at Gavinton Village Hall
Always a great night, full of laughter. See if you and your team can come along and get to the top!
Cash bar available. No need to pre-book, just turn up on the night.
£10 per person, including a fork supper
Berwickshire Point-to-Point at Friarshaugh, Kelso
A day for all the family! Come along and see watch eight races, including two pony races, and six horse races.
Fun dog show, dog races, kids races. Family and dog friendly day out!
Bar and food stalls also available.
Early bird tickets are just £13pp, and under 16s go free! All tickets include a racecard on arrival.
Purchase your tickets here or click the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berwickshire-races-2026-tickets-1980619607563?aff=oddtdtcreator.
what3words address ///causes.princes.irrigate
Monynut Meet
Back in the hills for the Monynut meet, a relaxed meet followed by country with views for miles, out to the northern part of the Berwickshire coastline. Optional jumping for those who would like to.
Parking is in the field. what3words address ///unionists.hatch.behaving. Lorries may park on the hardstanding opposite.
Fouldenhill Meet
A wonderful meet in our more lowland mixed country, plenty of stubble fields to be going at here. Suitable for most with optional jumping throughout.
Parking is in the steading. what3words address ///baker.sigh.piglet
Ladies Day at Abbey St Bathans
One of our biggest and best meets of the season! At an exciting new location in the heart of our country.
Start your day with a Champagne Breakfast in the St Bathans Church, followed by a one horse day. There are views for miles in varied, exciting country with plenty of optional jumping.
Of course there is also a Gin O’Clock stop halfway, to ensure you are kept refreshed!
A luxury prize will be given for best turned out, and there will be a Champagne Magnum bottle draw for our Ladies Day 2026 Charity - Marie Curie,
The cap is £95, or if you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, come along for the Champagne Breakfast for just £15!
Booking is essential, please email secretaryberwickshire@gmail.com.
Parking is in the steading. what3words address ///quaking.wiggles.trips