IN PICTURES: Hawick cornet leads rideout to Mosspaul
By The Newsroom
Published 27th May 2019, 17:17 BST
The principals with president of the Ancient Order of Mosstroopers club president Gordon Short and his wife Marion, and vice president Graham Hodgins and his wife Susie.
Hawick cornet Connor Brunton led a large cavalcade to Mosspaul on Saturday.
Visiting principals and supporters braved the elements during the traditional 27 mile ride, one of the highlights of the run-up to the common riding. Photographer Bill McBurnie captured some of the action.
Riders head to Mosspaul.
The Hawick principals en route to Mosspaul.
Sarah, Angus, Gregor and Alfie Haig from Kelso.
Walkers Denise Renilson, Jill Loughton, Pauline Philburn and Wendy Noble.
Morag Henderson and ex Melrosian Sam Thomson with Keir, Jamie and Kitty Thomson.
Selkirk standard bearer Craig Monks and attendant Adam Nichol.
Supporters line the streets in Hawick to wave to the cavalcade.
Jean Gordon and Ava Hughes were glad of a warm coffee at Mosspaul.
Former Galashiels braw lad Greg Robertson, Jethart callant Euan Munro and herald Rob Reid.
Dance teacher Sam Deans with Ellen Dobbie tending to her horse in the break at Mosspaul.
