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Our Boundary Reader for 2025 is Ross Kilshaw from Cullen & Kilshaw. Ross was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Melrose before moving to Peebles in 1992. He attended Melrose Grammar, Earlston High School and Peebles High School from 2nd year right through to 6th year.

Our Cornet Elect and Lass for 2025 are Jamie and Caitlin Hamilton. Son to Catherine and Steven, Jamie grew up in Kingsmuir Crescent, Peebles with his 3 brothers Craig, David and Ross, and attended Priorsford and Peebles High School. On leaving school Jamie attended Agricultural College at St. Boswells and currently works for Graham Irvine Plant Hire.

On Friday 18th April at 7.00pm we will learn who will lead this year’s Beltane Festival. Come along to the Burgh Hall to hear first who this year’s principals are.

Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival recently held their Annual General Meeting. This meeting saw the completion of Chairman Paul Spence’s five years in office, a tenure that was more difficult than many of his predecessors, given the decisions that needed to be made around the covid pandemic.

Tonight sees Cornet Reuben Sterricks and lass Rianna Sterricks with their supporters at the Penicuik Introduction Night. Congratulations to the new Hunter and Lass!

Tonight Cornet Reuben Sterricks and his lass Rianna Sterricks accompanied by their supporters attended the West Linton Introduction night. Congratulations to the new Whipman and Lass!

NOMINATIONS are being sought for key positions in this year’s Beltane Festival. The annual event, which takes place across the third week in June, has been celebrated since 1897 – although its roots stretch much further back in time.

Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival was saddened to learn of the passing of Miss Sheila Murray on 18th December, in her 98th year. A former teacher in the town, Sheila was Beltane Queen in 1940.