The Galashiels Braw Lads' Gathering
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The Galashiels Braw Lads' Gathering
Image: © Walter Baxter Taken: 30 Jun 2007
This is early in the morning ceremonial ride with the Braw Lad and Braw Lass and attendants representing the town of Galashiels, leading a large mounted following down Tweed Road towards Netherdale. The Braw Lad is carrying the Burgh Flag that he received from the president of the gathering at the Burgh Chambers at 8-00am where he vows to return it "unsullied and untarnished" at 12 noon at the closing ceremony. For more information on the Braw Lads' Gathering see: www.galashiels.bordernet.co.uk/gathering.html
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