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 (5 November)

At 12:00 Paul Murton will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

At 12:30 Breathwork Mini Workshop will take place at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £10

At 14:00 Lionel Barber: In Conversation with the FT’s Alec Russell will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

At 14:30 Allan Massie will appear at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £11 | £9

At 16:00 Bremner, Benaud, Boycott and Blowers will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

At 16:30 Tom Heap: 39 Ways to Save the Planet will appear at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £11 | £9

At 18:00 James Naughtie: On the Road will appear at the Sir Walter Scott Marquee. Tickets £15 | £13

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

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

At 20:30 Jo Marchant: The Human Cosmos will appear at the McInroy & Wood Marquee. Tickets £11 | £9

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