News at The Knot!

No Strings Funds – March 2026

No Strings Funds – March 2026

Mar 30, 2026

We are delighted to announce that just over £1800 from our No Strings Community Fund has been shared with 9 local groups and organisations.

Newlands Kids, Carlops Community Park Project, Westies, Garvald Home Farm, West Linton Community Choirs, West Linton Historical Society, West Linton Cub Scouts, Pentland Writers Group and The Whipman Play Society have all received funds.

Applications are now open for the next round of funding which will take place in June. (Deadline for applications: Friday 29th May 2026.)

Why Knot Drop In?

Why Knot Drop In?

Jan 16, 2026

Although The Knot itself is closed in January, our volunteers are running a weekly coffee morning to provide some winter warmth and friendly chat. Join us at the Village Centre every Friday morning in January from 10.30am – 12.30pm for hot coffee and tea and some home baking
The Scout Post is at The Knot

The Scout Post is at The Knot

Dec 2, 2025

We are delighted to be hosting this fundraising initiative from the Scouts again this year. Why not pop into the shop for some Christmas shopping and post your cards at the same time? The Scout Post is open for business from Tuesday 2nd until Tuesday 16th December. We also have an array of beautiful Christmas cards for sale.
Friends of the Pentlands – Calendars 2026

Friends of the Pentlands – Calendars 2026

Nov 13, 2025

We are delighted to be stocking the beautiful calendars from Friends of the Pentlands with stunning photos of well known spots around the Pentland Hills. At £8 each they are a bargain and you’ll also be helping to raise funds for The Knot with a percentage of each sale going to the No Strings Community Fund.

 

Biggar Little Festival  – October 2025

Biggar Little Festival  – October 2025

Nov 13, 2025

The Knot was delighted to be a part of this year’s Biggar Little Festival which ran from the 17th to the 26th October. As one of the stops on the Art Trail, it was wonderful to welcome many new visitors to the shop and we look forward to taking part again next year.