Villagers enjoy Summer Festival week in the ’Burn

While some Borders town festivals revel in their historic origins and the thousands of people who line the streets to cheer on their representatives, the feeling of community is also keenly treasured in our smaller villages.
By Kevin Janiak
Published 6th Jul 2022, 10:08 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2022, 10:13 BST
The pipe band leads the fancy dressers on Friday night's parade. Photos: Devon Leslie.The pipe band leads the fancy dressers on Friday night's parade. Photos: Devon Leslie.
The pipe band leads the fancy dressers on Friday night's parade. Photos: Devon Leslie.

Last week saw Walkerburn enjoy its first full summer festival since 2019, and villagers celebrated in style.

Sunday, June 26 saw Festival Lad Charlie Nisbet lay a wreath following the traditional church service, and a family bike ride in the afternoon.

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The following day brought the installation of Festival Lad Charlie and Alice Shoesmith, who won the essay competition. Friday’s Fancy Dress Parade was as popular as ever, as were the torchlight procession, bonfire and fireworks.

Celebrations continued into the weekend with Fun in the Park at the rugby club on Saturday, and a boat race, barbecue and disco on Sunday.

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