ALL DRESSED UP FOR GUID NYCHBURRIS! (part two)
A break from the ‘robes’ on Wednesday 17th when along with the Secretary, Treasurer and committee member Ted Murray I attended the Friends of Ellisland’s latest offering of a ‘wee nich’t wi’ Burns’, this took form of wonderful recitations, music and song from the young Burnsians of Sanqhuar, along with some of their friends, they have met at the various festivals. An absolute delight to listen too and watch these youngsters perform, and well done to Ellisland for giving them the platform for us to enjoy.
Ride out time again on Thursday 18th , this time leaving from Huntingdon Market and heading towards the Crichton before the popular ‘Kingholm Gallop’ watched by hundreds.
Friday was a ‘day off’ although I did look in at the Scottish Country Dance in Locharbriggs held by the local RSCDS branch, where music was provided by William McRobert and his dance band.
Guid Nychburris day itself arrived ,as always, on the third Saturday in June! Dark skies made it a bit uneasy! as thoughts always tendered upwards to the weather but although there was much darkness up above it stayed fair and the day passed with very little rain if any.
With the Provost and the other Baillie’s we departed the Municipal Buildings at
I had the privilege of leading the Queen of The South Beth Mercer through the crowds to be greeted by nearly 5,000 folk who had gathered on the plain staines at the Mid Steeple. We arrived in time to see the cavalcade of 189 horses charge up
After reenacting the ceremony of the granting of the charter and the crowning it was off through the same crowds to the Municipal Chambers for a luncheon and drinks. Half way through a busy day, of a busy, but enjoyable week.
JOHN M CASKIE
PRESIDENT