Stories of the Border Reiver clans who fought in the debatable lands are set to be told out at a church near Longtown.

People living in this area have spent months pulling together the exhibition, Clans and Kilts at the Kirk, which features seven local clan names along with their specific tartans.

It has been organised by the Friends of Kirkandrews Church, which puts something on every August to raise funds towards improving the church as a visitor destination and to improve its facilities and accessibility.

The Border Reivers were the feared raiders who once terrorised people around the England-Scotland border.

Moira Fisher, one of the organisers, explained how this year's theme came about.

She said: "This August is the Elliot Clan gathering at Newcastleton.

"We decided to synchronise events to give the Elliots from overseas and more locally an opportunity to see our beautiful church and gain an understanding of stories of the other border clans."

The church's history is rooted in the Graham clan.

She said the organisation has already had a very enthusiastic response and is expecting a good turnout.

Mrs Fisher, of Smalmstown, Longtown, said: "It's our heritage.

"So many of us have border surnames. I was Scott before I married.

"We are doing special exhibits on Bells, Elliots, Armstrongs, Scotts, Storeys, Forsters and of course the Grahams.

"All the exhibits have been made by volunteers, neighbours and friends, each using their own specific style of artistry, giving seven wonderful interpretations."

The exhibition is open 11am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday (26 and 27 august) .

On Saturday, historians Ian Landles, of Hawick, and Billy Young, of Langholm, will give an illustrated talk, The Reivers are Riding Again, at 6pm.

The weekend will conclude with an evensong and praise, led by Bishop John Richardson from Bewcastle, on Sunday at 6pm.

Entry to all the events is by donation.