They rode from Jedburgh and they rode from Kelso... Jethart Callant Jack Fraser and Kelso Laddie Ross Henderson met in fine weather at the Trysting Tree in Morebattle last Sunday.
The cavalcade from Jedburgh numbered 86, with Jack also supported by his Left and Right-Hand Men, Garry Ramsay and Iain Chisholm, while 64 followers supported Ross, accompanied by his Right and Left-Hand Men, Calum Thomson and Callum Vickers.
After the formal meeting, the principals’ parties made their way to the platform where Northumbria University lecturer and Robert Davidson Committee secretary David Welsh, who has a house in the village, welcomed them to Morebattle. Master of Ceremonies was Councillor Simon Mountford and Kelso Provost John Bassett gave the vote of thanks.
The principals laid a wreath at the village war memorial before dancing a reel with volunteers from Morebattle Primary School, Emma and Lucy Thomson, Kym Cessford and Emily Letts.
Cakes and tea were enjoyed at the village institute before the principals and their followers made their respective way homewards.
The Dickson Robb Memorial Cup, presented for the best turned out rider and horse, was won by Brooke-Anne Lynn.