For centuries, horses and riders have been a familiar sight along the River Tweed, crossing its waters and following routes that connect communities, traditions and generations.
These memories were pinned on our giant river map creating a journey down the Tweed which explores stories of riding, pageantry and local pride, highlighting places where horses and riders still gather to celebrate the heritage and traditions that make the Scottish Borders unique.
Kelso: Competing at the Border Union Show Kelso side-saddle! [Border Union Show is one of Scotland’s largest agricultural events]
Coldstream: Home of our grandson and we love the Flodden Ride-Out on the first Thursday in August [part of Coldstream Civic Week]
Abbotsford: Where riders ford the River Tweed at Abbotsford, following the Braw Lad and Braw Lass during the morning ceremonial ride-out at the Braw Lads’ Gathering. Find out more about The Braw Lads Gathering.
Many towns, including Hawick, Selkirk and Lauder, have Common Riding events each year, a spectacular tradition of riding the boundaries that dates back over 700 years to the time of the border conflicts.
