Town continues riding tradition

The Cornet leads the procession through Langholm on Friday

Langholm enjoyed another spectacular day on Friday as its annual Common Riding celebrations took place.

Events started early with a flute band rousing the town, before Cornet Kevan Grieve set off on horseback to the Market Place for the burgh standard.

In a tradition going back to 1759, the town boundaries were inspected and the "fair crying" - a call to defend the area - was carried out.

The ceremony concluded in the evening with a rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

Langholm is one of many towns across southern Scotland which undertakes a "riding of the marches" ceremony to mark its historic boundaries.