Principals

Our Warden of the Cross Kirk for 2025 is Rev Aftab Gohar. Aftab was first ordained as a Minister back in 1995 in his home country of Pakistan, however in 2008 had to flee with his wife Samina and their two sons because of extremism.

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.

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!