| Where: | Annan, Dumfriesshire starting at the High Street |
| When: | 1st Saturday in July |
| Time: | Rideout 8 am, Procession 1 pm, Closing Ceremony 5.45 |
The equestrians of Annan have been boundary marking annually for over 60o years ever since the town was created a Royal Burgh. A cavalcade of over 100 riders, led by the Cornet and his Lass, check that the local landmarks are all intact and have not been altered since the previous check. A feature of the day is snuff taking and the “Hole in the Hedge” ceremony, both at the Landheads stop on the Ride ; a boy is shoved through the hedge here to commemorate the old tradition of a laddie searching for marauders in the past by climbing in through the window of the smithy which formerly stood on the site. As well as the Rideout, there are sports and competitions at the sports field, a parade of floats, music and other entertainments and a spectacular closing ceremony with pipes and drums on the High Street.
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In 2025 it should be on Saturday July 5th.
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just wondering when the raft race is?
Hi Tracey,
Which raft race are you after dates for?
Averil
Hi Avril,
Do you have the date of the Annan raft race 2012?
Thanks Tracey
Hi Tracey,
I’m doing my best to find out for you – will let you know as soon as possible. It’s very easy to find out the exact details of the parade and Riding of the Marches and lots of the other activities that week but not so easy for the Raft Race – however I’m sure someone will know by now (fingers crossed!)
Kind Regards,
Averil
Hi Tracey, After waiting for a reply for ages I’ve finally found out it’s on Sunday 1st July. Enjoy!
Averil
Is there anywhere you can sit to watch the procession.
I have been invited years ago when my late husband was General Manager of Cochrun the Boiler makers in Annan. Mr Ronald Stead.
THANK YOU IRENE STEAD.
If you contact Annan Museum we could put you in touch with the organisers. We’d also be happy to hear more about your husband’s work with Cochrans if you wanted to share that with us. I’m Judith the Curator there.
annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk
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