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In Pictures: Langholm's big day

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

As is tradition, a flute band started proceedings for Langholm's annual Common Riding on Friday

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

Cornet Kevan Grieve proudly received the Standard which he paraded around the town boundaries

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

Crowds gathered in the Kirk Wynd to watch the Cornet and his followers gallop through the town

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

One rider speeds along the route through Langholm in a tradition dating back to 1759

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

The famous barley bannock, which was part of the procession, and is one of the three symbols of Langholm

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

A memorable day for Kevan Grieve in the Muckle Toon

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

Horses cross the Ewes Water carrying the Standard

Langholm Common Riding - Pictures by Dougie Johnston

Racing on the Castleholm helped conclude a memorable day






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