Switched-on Innerleithen

The best Christmas Lights in the Borders were turned on this evening. Prior to that there shops were open and there were all kinds of activities on offer.  This whole affair - Switched On Innerleithen - was orchestrated by our very own Gen Harrison who spent the afternoon as the Town Crier encouraging active participation in all the events.

As well as very busy afternoon in the shop Smail's "Get Crafty" was available in the Masonic Club in Chapel Street, the first time that the Mason's have been involved in Switched-on Innerleithen.  All afternoon Rachel was surrounded by children decorating Christmas Trees and Snowmen and making their own wrapping paper.

On the other side of the room I was encouraging people print their own bookmark on one of our Adana printing presses.  Not as busy as Rachel but it became quite hectic towards 16:00 and I had fun and so I hope did everyone who had a go.  Every time I do one of these events I always get caught out by just how heavy a case of type is.


An excellent afternoon - well done Gen.

33 Smail Shopping Days to Christmas

Christmas is Coming

Rachel is really looking forward to Christmas

Halloween is approaching rapidly which means that we’re coming to the end of another season.  Give us a chance to draw breath and then we’ll share some of our experiences with you.  

However it already looks like Christmas in Smail’s shop - much too early for some of us.   The Christmas Gift Shop will re-open on 4 November when there’s a chance to buy Christmas Cards (many printed here), decorations, wrapping paper and all the usual range of National Trust for Scotland goods.  All the usual Smail goodies - including our 2012 calendar will be on sale as well.

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:00  (09:00 - 15:00 on Saturdays)

Open:  04/11/11 - 23/12/11

Every: Tursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday

Plus:  Sunday, 27/11/11 (part of Open Innerleithen)

Sunday, 11/12/11 (part of Switched on Innerleithen)

Tuesday, 20/12/11

Wednesday, 21/12/11