Sunday 15th - Saturday 21st June 2025

Volunteers and Marshalls Wanted

The Beltane Festival has come round again and preparations are well underway. We are all looking forward to hopefully a sunny, bright and safe Beltane Festival.

Our committee is extremely dedicated and hard working and putting on these events also means at times we get stretched and we need to rely on the great volunteers we have in our community.

Are you able to help as a volunteer and/or help with street collections and marshal support?

We particularly need support for the Wednesday evening Rideout, the Thursday Novice Ride, and the Saturday Grand Parade.

We want to ensure we can put on ‘the’ greatest festival in the Borders, so if they can spare some time please DM our Facebook page and we will share the WhatsApp group link where you can let us know when you can volunteer/marshall.

Thank you!

Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival Committee

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Galashiels ride – Lindean

Tonight saw Cornet's Lass Caitlin Hamilton with her support Rianna Sterricks taking part in the Galashiels Lindean rideout.

Item Returns

We hope everyone had a great Beltane. It was great to see the town turned red and white and the work that had gone into house decorations. The Beltane hut will be open this Thursday 26th and Friday 27th June, from 6:30pm until 9pm, for returns.

UPDATED: Crowning Ceremony – Warm Weather Decision

After careful consideration, following the slightly cooler start to the day, and the predicted cloud cover in the next couple of hours, the decision has been taken to revert to the church steps for the ceremony. Suitable actions will be taken to encourage children to sit whenever they can and a water will be available for all of them.

Peebles Beltane Festival on ITV News

Clare McNeill's piece on ITV Border this evening, covering last night’s Riding of the Marches.