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    Town’s ancient ceremonies prevail

    Friday, September 25th, 2020 - Written by JAKE COLTMAN
    Cornet Connor Brunton and Acting Father Joe Crawford at Saturday morning’s Cutting of the Sod ceremony at the Ca’ Knowe. PICTURES: ILF IMAGING

    Hawick’s traditions were maintained when the meiths and marches were walked early on Saturday morning, more than three months after the Common-Riding was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    Also carried out was the marking of the ancient boundary between the town and Wilton at the Coble Pool.

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