Dumfries Guid Nychburris Day

Where: Dumfries and environs, starting at the Midsteeple, High Street
When: 3rd Saturday in June
Time: From 7.30 am with Crowning at 12.15

 

Cornet & Queen of the South

Common Ridings are a boundary marking custom on horseback. They are mainly held at locations across the Scottish Borders, perhaps because this area suffered from centuries of raiding and reiving between local families and the English, and the locals needed to protect their lands from encroachment. Long after this was necessary, the Ridings survived to become major festivals and a great day out! Guid Nychburris Day follows in this tradition with horses gathering from 7.30am; at 8am they ride out to meet the Pursuivant then Ride the Marches, retuning to town around mid-day when the charter is read and the Queen of the South is crowned. Expect on-street performances from musicians and dancers throughout the day and the Big Parade of floats in the afternoon.

Helpful Hints

In 2024 Guid Nychburris Day should be on Saturday June 15th.

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