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.
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Youngsters had a ball following the Standard Bearer and Braw Lad and Lass. Photo: Grant Kinghorn
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Young riders enjoy the cheers. Photo: Grant Kinghorn
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Gala Ex Servicemen's pipe band lead the ride round the town. Photo: Grant Kinghorm