The Baillie Gifford Borders Book Festival is taking place this week at Abbotsford House and tickets are still available to buy from the Box Office as well as online.

This year’s Festival sees a host of big names from politics, sport, history, crime and current affairs in more than 60 live events over six days at the home of Sir Walter Scott from November 2-7.

And visitors need not worry; all Government Covid-19 guidelines will be strictly adhered to, without detracting from the sense of excitement.

These are the shows available today Wednesday (3 November)

At 12:00 The Batch Lady will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

Also at 12:00 the Borders Writers’ Forum will take place at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £6

At 14:00 Sir John Kay: A Scottish Currency - What Would a Groat be Worth to You? will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

At 14:30 Carterhaugh Ba’ will appear at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £11 | £9

At 16:00 Pat Nevin: The Accidental Footballer will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

At 16:30 Tom Pow will appear at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £10 | £8

At 18:00 Gavin Barwell: Chief of Staff will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

At 18:30 Denise Mina will appear at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £11 | £9

At 20:00 Ian Rankin will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

The full programme and tickets are available at www.bordersbookfestival.org  or by calling 0131 290 2112.