BBC One’s the Antiques Roadshow is coming to the Borders this summer.

Kelso’s Floors Castle is set to host the show, as the programme celebrates its 40th anniversary.

And Borderers have the chance to take along their heirlooms and boot sale bargains.

Host Fiona Bruce, said: “As well as the 40th series of Antiques Roadshow, it will be my own 10th series on the programme next year.

“Where does the time go? Meeting fantastic people, hearing their stories, going to fabulous locations and, best of all, unearthing hidden treasures clearly makes the time fly. I hope as many people as possible come along to see us in 2017 at one of our fascinating venues.

“It’s a great, free day out, you can see behind the scenes of one of your favourite shows, and, who knows? We’d love to make your 2017 extra memorable with surprising news about your treasures.”

The team is touring the UK and is also set to visit the likes of Northern Ireland’s Parliament Buildings & Stormont Estate; Cardiff Castle in Wales; the former royal palace, Osborne on the Isle of Wight and the gardens at Nymans in West Sussex.

Last year, the roadshow unearthed treasures including a lost 19th century masterpiece worth £300,000, a dolls house from the 18th century that’s of museum quality, a 1760s silk dress, and a collection of shoe buckles worth £200,000.

Simon Shaw, the programme’s executive producer, added: “We are looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to each Antiques Roadshow this year, it’s a real chance to be part of the programme’s history and to have an enjoyable, informative free day out, seeing how the programme is made and meeting everyone who features on it.

“Even after almost 40 series, the winning formula of helping visitors unlock the story of their item’s past and hopefully astonishing them with its value, is still as popular as ever.”

The show will be at Floors Castle on Thursday, July 6. More details can be found at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow