A working group is being set up in a bid to safeguard the future of common ridings and festivals in the Borders in the face ...

'COME in," says Ronnie Nichol, opening the door to his home. "A rum and milk for your breakfast?" It isn't really a question. Not today. Not in Hawick. So Nichol, nodding with satisfaction, busies ...

A 270-strong mounted support followed Lauder Cornet Chris Purves as he rode round the ancient burgh during the town’s annual common riding. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, ...

The tradition of common riding dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries, during the continual land border wars both with England and against other clans. It was a Border Country custom to plunder and ...

Common Riding Friday begins early, the ritual and revelry continuing until the following dawn when the Cornet sings "Teribus" into the rising sun. In between is The Hut, a huge hot barn where Teries ...