Last Friday evening saw Selkirk’s Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell meet up with Gala’s Braw Lad and Lass, Cory Paterson and Emma Spence at Galafoot.
The principals led the riders back to Galashiels, piped in by the Galashiels Ex-Servicemen’s Pipe Band, to the Burgh Chambers where they shared a traditional stirrup cup provided by the Gala YM rugby club, before a ride around the town, via Bank Street, Channel Street and Market Street, with the pavements lined by cheering crowds, and then onto the Gala Souters Dinner Dance at the Royal British Legion.
It’s the perfect opportunity for younger riders to experience the thrill of a rideout, and many were delighted to take part.
1. SBSW_Elspeth Miller present Braw Lad Cory Paterson with Spurs and Braw Lass Emma Spence with a compact.JPG
Elspeth Miller presents Braw Lad Cory Paterson with spurs and Braw Lass Emma Spence with a compact. Photo: Grant Kinghorn
2. SBSW_Gala Souters chairman George Eamond presents RBSB Thomas Bell with his Spurs.JPG
Gala Souters chairman George Emond presents Thomas Bell with his spurs. Photo: Grant Kingorn
3. SBSW_Selkirk and Gala Principals following the Rideout.JPG
Selkirk and Gala principals following the rideout. Photo: Grant Kinghorn
