A wonderful pattern of enthusiasm and happiness was set by braw lad Bruce Dorward and his lass, Valerie Lyall, along with their attendants, all embracing their duties with a great amount of keenness.
They were given never-ending support by the four attendants, bearer of the sod Stuart Keddie, bearer of the red roses Mary Meehan, bearer of the stone Iain Rackham and bearer of the white roses Pat Barnes...here’s all the Southern’s old photos from that day.
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The Braw Lad and Lass walk down the drive of the Burgh School to the cheers of the young pupils. Photo: Contributed
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At Abbotsford - the Braw Lad and Lass, Provost Pate, Mrs Patricia Maxwell-Scott and Miss Jean Maxwell-Scott. Photo: Contributed
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Ann Mackie presents the Braw Lass with her bouquet at the children's sports at the College of Further Education. Photo: Contributed
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Selkirk's Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Falconer Grieve, in this group of riders, was one of the many Borders Principals at the Braw Lads' Gathering. Photo: Contributed