It was a tale of two queens at the much welcomed return of the Sanquhar Riding of the Marches Gala Day on Saturday.
The Royal Burgh was bursting at the seams with enthusiasts keen to show their support for the popular summer festivities which included the traditional riding of the boundaries, chases, and a fantastic 144 riders joined the colourful pageant parade of vehicles and fancy dress.
Following a packed week of events, the ROM meant an early start for this year’s principals – Cornet Seamus Healy, Cornet’s Lass Bobbie Moore and Ensign John Marshall – which began with the Burgh piper’s Reveille from Piper’s Thorn to Gallows Knowe and back, and ended with celebrations and entertainment into the evening.
