Annan Riding of the Marches 2010

HUNDREDS of supporters followed Cornet Robert Hollis, Cornet’s Lass Rachael Armstrong and Standard Bearer Karen Martin around the historic Royal Burgh of Annan landward boundaries in Dumfries and Galloway during the Riding of the Marches.

With the words ‘safe oot, safe in’ ringing in their ears, a cavalcade of almost 100 riders followed the principals to their first stop at Landheads.

This saw visitors from around the world enjoy the traditional 'Hole in the Hedge' ceremony and snuff-taking.

The riders then mounted their steeds again as the official party made their way to Williamwood for a quick refreshment stop, guests of Michael and Shirley Clarke, and then re-grouped to proceed across country to Chapelcross, where senior officials at the near-by nuclear site, operated by Energy Solutions, were hosts.

Following a well-earned rest they set off for an exhilarating gallop along the Solway Firth sands before their final trek took them to the natural arena of riverside Everholm park for 'the chases' - a series of horse races.



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