Sunday 15th - Saturday 21st June 2025

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.

Ross joined Cullen and Kilshaw in 2002 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2013, becoming a partner at the firm in 2016.

Ross is married to Cat and they have a son Louis who was Queen’s Highlander last year and a daughter Esme who is in P4 at Kingsland.

Ross’ hobbies are mountain biking, coaching his sons football team and running.

He is a member of Peebles Football Club and on the Board of Eildon Housing Association.

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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.