At the recent Annual General Meeting of Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival, the accounts of the festival showed a five figure loss for the second year running.

Peebles March Riding and Beltane Queen Festival were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Ex-Cornet Ian Patterson. Ian was Cornet in 1962 and was supported by Ex-Cornets William Williamson and Robert Clapperton.

Everyone involved with Peebles March Riding & Beltane Queen Festival were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Raymond Smith.

Peebles March Riding & Beltane Queen Festival were saddened to learn of the passing on Ex-Cornet Colin McEwan at the end of last year. Colin was Cornet in 1967 and was supported by Ex-Cornets George Gilmour and Tom Swanston.

And just like that the festivities begin again! Here is Cornet Jamie and his Lass Caitlin Hamilton with supporter Rianna Sterricks in Biggar for their introduction night.

Nominations are being sought for key positions in this year’s Beltane Festival. The Peebles March Riding & Beltane Queen Festival Committee is seeking nominations for the positions of Cornet, Warden of Neidpath and Crowning Lady.

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

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.

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.

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

Yesterday saw the judging of the Decorated Houses and Businesses take place.

Thanks to all those who have volunteered so far. We're still needing volunteers for Marshal duties and street collections. We particularly need marshal support for the Saturday Grand Parade on the 21st June.