Melrose Scotland NewsMelrose Festival Queen and CourtThe 2008 Festival Queen and Court were announced on Friday. Festival Queen – Alexis Green Attendants – Lindie Turner Gibb and Molly McDonagh Courtiers – Ben Chalmers and Kris McLeod Heralds – Amir Hosny and Kian Marrian Trainbearers – Rosie Fletcher and Katherine Donaghy ... [more] 08/05/2008 Melrosian Appointment Night 2008Scott Roy was officially appointed Melrosian for 2008. The Appointment ceremony took place in the Corn Exchange followed by the traditional three times round the Market Cross. This will be followed by a social in the Corn Exchange and the Ex-Melrosians function in the George and Abbotsford Hotel. ... [more] 29/04/2008 Melrose Festival 2008 - Events ProgrammeProgramme of Events Sunday 15th June - Kirkin' of Melrosian in Parish Church 11.00 followed by: Ex-Melrosians event - details to follow. Monday 16th - June Melrosian's Rideout leaves Greenyards 18.00 - Protective headgear please! Tuesday 17th - June Fancy Dress Parade - Assemble in Gibson Park 18.15 Wednesday 18th - June Community Cycle Ride - Assemble Gibson Park ... [more] 29/04/2008 St Mary's School Melrose Perform Treasure IslandSt Mary's Prep School performed Treasure Island as their annual drama production. ... [more] 18/04/2008 Princess Anne Visits St Mary's School MelroseOpening the new Sanderson Building at St Mary's School, The Princess Royal spent almost 3 hours in Melrose. The extension houses 5 new classrooms including new science and art facilities. Following the official opening ceremony the Royal guest was entertained by both junior and senior pupils who performed songs from this years school productions of Joseph and Treasure Island. Commenting on th ... [more] 10/03/2008 Scottish Holiday CottageBeautifully situated beside the River Tweed, Kirklands self catering cottages are ideal as a family base or for a couple just to relax. It is also perfect for fishermen who are coming to cast a line on the river as we are less than 1 minute from the Tweed. ... [more] 16/11/2007 Melrose Celebrates New YearA crowd of 12 - 1500 gathered in the new look Market Square to welcome the New Year. ... [more] 22/01/2008 Ettrick and Lauderdale Sports CouncilEttrick and Lauderdale Sports Council exists to represent member clubs, organisations, individuals and to assist with the achievement of their goals. There are three other Sports Councils in the area representing Tweeddale, Roxburgh and Berwickshire areas. Many sports clubs in the Borders are already members, however there are still clubs throughout the area who are not currently affiliated and ... [more] 24/11/2007 Scottish Cashmere - Mens and Womans SweaterDesigns on Cashmere garments are crafted with meticulous care and attention to reflect the quality and workmanship for which we are known. This season we have introduced several new and exciting styles to compliment our classics, offering something for everyone. Waverley Mill Rogers Road Selkirk TD7 5DX Tel: 01750 726000 Web site: Scottish Cashmere E-mail: Contact Scottish Cashmer ... [more] 16/11/2007 Borders Chat - On-line communityFind anything in the Scottish Borders. If you can't find it, you can add it yourself. everyone. Web site: Borders Chat ... [more] 29/11/2007 Melrose Pipe Band Competition 2007The weather was dreich but the music did not suffer - Melrose Pipe Band Competition provided entertainment and spectacle for all culminating in a march round the town for the bands to round off the da ... [more] 20/08/2007 St Marys Melrose - Independent School in ScotlandSt Mary's School beat the weather to hold their senior sports day. Squad Sports honours went to Percy with the overall winners (academic/sport etc) going to Hume. This was the last item on the cal ... [more] 29/06/2007 St Marys Prep School Melrose - Junior SportsDelayed from the previous day due to weather conditions, St Marys held their Junior Sports on back field. With the constant threat of rain Mrs Bell was delighted to be able to complete the programme w ... [more] 28/06/2007 Melrose Festival - Tour of CeremoniesThe traditional Tour of Ceremonies took part in what can only be described as either on tap air conditioning or liquid sunshine - however this did not dampen the enthusiasm of either the participants ... [more] 24/06/2007 Festival Ball 2007Just short of 300 people attended the Festival Marquee Ball where dancing continued until 2.00am. ... [more] 24/06/2007 The Festival Through Junior EyesThe following pictures were all taken through the eyes of 11 year old Katie Hardie who is starting out on the route to master the art of photography. ... [more] 24/06/2007 Melrosian at Melrose Primary and St Marys SchoolMelrosian Iain Oliver did the rounds of the community with visits to Melrose Primary and St Marys Schools where he presented certificates and awards to pupils. He also visited the local hospital and c ... [more] 24/06/2007 Melrose Festival Crowning and Installation 2007The Main Ceremonies of Melrose Festival were held in warm sunshine although there were one or two clues of what was to come. Melrosian Iain Oliver was duly installed and Queen Erin crowned by Mrs Moor ... [more] 22/06/2007 Melrose Time CapsuleFollowing the completion of the redesigned Market Square in Melrose there was a time capsule put into the wall of the new structure. The ceremony was carried out by Melrosian Iain Oliver and Festival ... [more] 24/06/2007 Melrose Bike Ride 2007Melrose witnessed a huge support for Melrosian Iain Oliver for what has now become an established event of the Festival calendar - the Festival Bike Ride. 503 riders followed the Melrosian from the to ... [more] 20/06/2007 Festival Fancy Dress ParadeThe weather held and the crowds turned out for the Fancy Dress Parade. Participants and townsfolk enjoyed an entertaining time ending with a disco in the rugby club where President Jimmy Doyle present ... [more] 19/06/2007 Melrose Festival Rideout 2007Enjoying great riding weather Melrosian Iain Oliver led 233 horses on the Festival Rideout. ... [more] 19/06/2007 Melrose Festival SundayMelrose Festival 2007 started in traditional fashion with the Kirkin of Melrosian Iain Oliver. The afternoon followed last years lead with a treasure hunt/quiz in the afternoon - won this year by Fe ... [more] 17/06/2007 Radio Borders Visit for MelroseMelrosian elect Iain Oliver with Left Hand Man Bryn Thom and Joint Chairman Douglas Hardie paid a visit to Radio Borders on Sunday evening. During the hour long show with presenter Iain Anderson they ... [more] 11/06/2007 Borders Fun Run 2007The Borders Fun Run, sponsored by J S Crawford, took place on Sunday. From Melrose Rugby Club approximately 400 participants followed the 5k route around the town and villages. The weather was kind an ... [more] 10/06/2007 Melrosian Iain Oliver Supports at Hawick Common RidingMelrosian Iain Oliver was a guest at Hawick Common Riding this week. Present at the Colour Bussing, supporting Cornet Graham Robertson at the Friday morning chase and attending the ball in the evening ... [more] 09/06/2007 Melrose Pipe Band Championships 2007Melrose Pipe Band Championships 2007 will be held on Saturday 18th August in the grounds of St Marys School. Contact - Ian Graham Telephone/Fax - 01896 820388 ... [more] 14/06/2007 Melrose Festival Appointment 2007Iain Oliver was officially appointed as Melrosian in The Corn Exchange on Friday evening. Chairing the proceedings was Mac Brown whilst The Melrosians mother and Festival Secretary Evelyn presented hi ... [more] 06/05/2007 Children 1st Charity Ball at MelroseChildren 1st held a Charity Ball at Abbotsford Melrose on Saturday 26th May. If you would could help the organisation in any way contact Penny Hardie The funds raised will go towards projects to b ... [more] 10/05/2007 Borders Festival 2007Melrose Festival is part of the Borders circuit of Festivals and Common Ridings starting in early June and going through to the end of August. Following a traditional pattern the first is always Hawic ... [more] 26/04/2007 New Melrose Rugby ForumCheck out the new Melrose Rugby Forum at Melrose Rugby Forum 1 ... [more] 23/09/2006 Melrose Festival Tour of Ceremonies 2006The Traditional Tour of Ceremonies took place on Festival Saturday and was well supported with good crowds at all the places visited. ... [more] 02/07/2006 Festival AsidesA few less formal pictures during Festival week! ... [more] 02/07/2006 2006 Bridles and Ball GownsSome more images from this years festival. ... [more] 07/07/2006 Melrose Festival Ball 2006The annual Festival Ball was enjoyed by around 300 people in the Melrose Festval Marquee. The event was officially started by Melrosian David Crawford who led the Grand March prior to the dancing gett ... [more] 28/06/2006 Melrosian Visits Schools and HospitalThe Melrosian and supporters paid visits to St Mary's and Melrose Grammar Schools followed by The Borders General Hospital and Careshare Nursery. ... [more] 27/06/2006 Melrose Festival Ceremonies and DinnerMore pictures from the main Festival Ceremonies followed by the Ex-Melrosians Dinner. ... [more] 27/06/2006 Melrosian Installation 2006The Crowning of Festival Queen Katie and Installation of the Melrosian for 2006 took part in glorious sunshine in Melrose Abbey. Sir Cameron and Lady Rusby were principal guests whilst the event was w ... [more] 26/06/2006 Melrose Festival Bike ride 2006The weather decided to be a bit less than kind for the Festival Bike Ride however it did not deter the people of the town coming out to support what has become a very popular event. 341 riders followe ... [more] 25/06/2006 Melrose Festival Fancy Dress 2006Due to horrible weather the Fancy Dress was transferred to the grandstand at the rugby club. However, considering the conditions, the turnout was exceptionally good with a lot of work being put into t ... [more] 21/06/2006 Melrosians Rideout 2006Melrosian David Crawford led a very successful Melrosians Rideout around the traditional route with a following of 190 riders. At the concluding ceremonies he received a hunting crop from the Festival ... [more] 20/06/2006 Festival Rideout Gallery 2006Some more pictures of the rideout. ... [more] 20/06/2006 Melrose Festival 2006The Festival started in traditional manner with the Kirking of the Melrosian. This was followed be a successful quiz - treasure hunt in the afternoon. ... [more] 18/06/2006 Melrose Festival Queen 2006Melrose Festival Queen and Court 2006. ... [more] 19/06/2006 David Crawford - Melrosian 2006David Crawford is officially appointed Melrosian for 2006. He was welcomed by a large crowd in the Corn Exchange then in the Market Square. He will be supported by Brynmor Thom and Kenneth Brown as Ri ... [more] 06/05/2006 Melrose Pipe Band Championship 2006The annual Melrose Pipe Band Champion is to be held on the 19th August 2006 in the grounds of St Mary's School. ... [more] 08/02/2006 Melrose Scotland Self Catering CottageWeb - Cottage Details Cottage available for rent in The Scottish Borders - 2/3 bedrooms in rural location yet only 5 minutes from the centre of Melrose. Fully equipped the property was fully refur ... [more] 15/03/2006 Melrose Christmas Parade and CarolsMelrose and surrounding areas held their annual Carol concert in the grounds of Melrose Abbey on Saturday. The evening concluded with childrens entertainment and mulled wine and mince pies for the mum ... [more] 13/12/2005 Melrosians Bike RideAs an activity the bike ride probably attracts more participants than any other event except the fancy dress parade. This year 467 cyclists took part. ... [more] 30/06/2005 Festival Gallery 2005A few more photos of a less formal nature from Festival week. ... [more] 29/06/2005 Festival Tour 2005 - MelroseEnjoying a warm sunny day the annual Melrose Festival tour proved a great success with large crowds turning out to welcome the principals en route. ... [more] 26/06/2005 Self Catering Holiday Cottage - Melrose ScotlandFishing available on Rivers Tweed and Ettrick. Recently refurbished Georgian cottage in a courtyard setting within 5 minutes of Melrose. Contact 01896 822183 or douglas@bordernet.co.uk web - www.kirk ... [more] 13/07/2005 Melrosian Meets Kylie Minogue.....and CherThe Melrosian was presented with a gift from Vice-President Jimmy Doyle. Kylie and Cher then kept the audience entertained for the evening. ... [more] 26/06/2005 Melrose Welcomes Michael PalinA capacity audience was entertained by Michael Palin in the towns Festival Ball marquee. The event proved a huge success as he described some of his many experiences journeying the globe. ... [more] 26/06/2005 Festival Ball 2005The Festival Summer Ball was held in a marquee and was attended by over 125 couples. The event was a great success with a traditional band and disco providing the entertainment. ... [more] 26/06/2005 Crowning of the QueenMelrose Abbey provided the spectacular backdrop for the main ceremonies of Festival Week. Melrosian Brynmor Thom was officially appointed and Queen Alexandra crowned. Ex-Provost George Miller delivere ... [more] 27/06/2005 Fancy Dress 2005 - MelroseThe Festival Fancy Dress Parade was held in glorious sunshine with a record number of entries covering all age groups. From the topical to the time consuming the costumes brought out the best in imagi ... [more] 24/06/2005 Melrosians Rideout 2005A large mounted contingent followed Melrosian Brynmor Thom as he led the cavalcade through the spectacular countryside around Melrose. Covering 12 miles the traditional route started at The Greenyards ... [more] 21/06/2005 Melrose Festival 2005Festival week started in traditional fashion with the Kirkin of the Melrosian in the Parish Church. This was followed by a family carnival and exhibition rugby match between Melrose Grammar and St Mar ... [more] 19/06/2005 Fun Run in MelroseThe 2nd J S Crawford sponsored Borders Fun Run took place in uncertain weather however this did not deter the participants with a larger number than last year taking part. The afternoon finished with ... [more] 13/06/2005 Commemorative Service to Mark the End of The Second World WarA service took place in Melrose to mark the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The Service was followed by refreshments and a chance for the veterans to reflect and meet old friends ... [more] 05/06/2005 Memories of WW2 - BBC Peoples WarThe biggest story gathering event in history: Do your bit to preserve memories of WW2 As part of Veterans Awareness Week (3rd-10th July 2005), the BBC, the Royal British Legion, the Big Lottery ... [more] 07/06/2005 Melrose Festival Queen and Court 2005The Festival Court for 2005 has been announced with the participants as follows - Festival Queen - Alexandra Mather First Attendant - Emily Hogarth Second Attendant - Michelle Bleasdale Co ... [more] 11/05/2005 Appointment of Melrosian 2005 Brynmor ThomBrynmor Thom was appointed Melrosian for 2005 at the traditional ceremony in The Corn Exchange. A social followed the formal proceedings and the evening wound up with an Ex-Melrosians organised functi ... [more] 06/05/2005 Borders Book Festival 23rd - 26th June 2005 - MelroseBorders Book Festival – Where Words Come Alive! Thursday 23rd – Sunday 26th June What could be better – or more fitting – than a book festival in the Borders based in Melrose? This year’s Borde ... [more] 22/04/2005 Scottish Borders Book Festival - Calendar of EventsDiary of Events Wednesday 22nd June - 7.30pm Festival Fringe Event - Open Reading - Wynd Theatre Thursday 23rd June 2005 - 8.00pm Roy Hattersley - Wynd Theatre - Tickets: £12.00 Friday 24th ... [more] 28/04/2005 Michael Palin to Visit MelroseMichael Palin is to visit Melrose as part of the 2005 Borders Book Festival in June. This is the second year the event has been held in the town - also attending will be Germaine Greer, Claire Macdona ... [more] 22/04/2005 Marie Curie Walk at MelroseNearly 400 walkers took part in this years walk from the Borders General Hospital along the "Daffodil Mile" ... [more] 03/04/2005 Melrose Rugby Sevens 2006The Melrose Sevens will take place on the 8th April 2006 - for ticket applications, corporate hospitality, sponsorship etc see www.melrose7s.com or contact - douglas@bordernet.co.uk ... [more] 29/01/2005 Self Catering Holiday Cottage - Melrose ScotlandKirklands Cottages - newly refurbished holiday cottage in a rural setting yet only 5 minutes from Melrose. www.kirklandscottages.co.uk ... [more] 22/02/2005 Fun and Fireworks at New Year in MelroseMelrose welcomed the New Year in the Market Square with a firework display and music. ... [more] 07/01/2005 Melrose Bed and Breakfast - BraidwoodBraidwood is celebrating its first birthday under the new ownership of Mike and Helen Dalgetty. Se our main website at www.braidwoodmelrose.co.uk ... [more] 23/11/2004 Melrose Music Society Programme 2004/2005Melrose Music Society Season 2004/2005 2004 Saturday 4 December at 3.00pm Cameo A return after several years with ‘An afternoon with Dickens’ featuring music of that time with popular balla ... [more] 27/11/2004 Melrose in BloomThe annual award presentation for Melrose in Bloom’s floral displays competition was held on Tuesday. The awards, which were presented by Councillor Bill Smith, are given in recognition of the best ... [more] 13/09/2004 Melrose Pipe Band Competition 2004Great weather blessed a packed The Melrose Pipe Band Competition this year with bands coming from as near as Gala to as far as Canberra in Australia. The event climaxed with a march of the massed band ... [more] 22/08/2004 Summer FestivalMore Pictures ... [more] 29/06/2004 Other Festival PicturesSome pictures from both the "official" and "Unofficial" collection. ... [more] 28/06/2004 Elvis Meets The MelrosianMelrose Rugby Club was the venue for a historic meeting when Elvis met Melrosian Kenneth Brown. He said "It was a real thrill for me to meet The Melrosian and perform in front of such an enthusia ... [more] 28/06/2004 Melrose History TourThe traditional tour of historical ceremonies taking in The Market Square, Newstead, Trimontium, Gattonside, Abbotsford, Darnick and Melrose Abbey took place in reasonable weather until the last port ... [more] 27/06/2004 Melrose Festival BallThe Festival ball was held in a marquee in the grounds of St Mary's School. The event was attended by a large crowd including visiting principals from neighbouring towns who "danced the night awa ... [more] 27/06/2004 The Crowning of the QueenGillian Paterson was crowned Festival Queen and Kenneth Brown was installed as Melrosian in Melrose Parish Church where a large crowd to watch the proceedings. Michael Moore delivered this years orati ... [more] 27/06/2004 Melrose Fancy Dress ParadeGood weather resulted in a large turn out of all age groups for the fancy dress parade - the evening concluding in the Greenyards with a disco. ... [more] 22/06/2004 Melrose Fancy Dress 2004Good weather resulted in a large turn out of all age groups for the fancy dress parade - the evening concluding in the Greenyards with a disco. ... [more] 23/06/2004 Fancy Dress ParadeMore photos ... [more] 22/06/2004 Carnival Parade in MelroseMore pics.......... ... [more] 22/06/2004 Melrose Fancy DressGoog weather resulted in a large turn out of all age groups for the fancy dress parade - the evening concluding in the Greenyards with a disco. ... [more] 22/06/2004 Festival Rideout at MelroseYoungest Rider not on Lead Rein - George Crawford Oldest Rider - Sandie Boa Smartest Junior Rider under 12 years - Shaun Blackwood Best Turned Out Rider and Mount - Jackie Brown More pictures..... ... [more] 22/06/2004 Common RidingYoungest Rider not on Lead Rein - George Crawford Oldest Rider - Sandie Boa Smartest Junior Rider under 12 years - Shaun Blackwood Best Turned Out Rider and Mount - Jackie Brown At Melrose Festiva ... [more] 22/06/2004 Melrose Rideout 2004The Melrosian Kenneth Brown led a cavalcade of over 150 horses on the Melrose Festival Rideout on Monday evening. The evening concluded with presentations in the Market Square and a social evening in ... [more] 22/06/2004 Melrose Festival Fun DayThe childrens fun day was held in the Gibson Park where a large crowd turned out to sample everything from jousting to quad bikes. ... [more] 21/06/2004 More Fun Day Capers... [more] 20/06/2004 Melrose Fun DayThe childrens fun day was held in the Gibson Park where a large crowd turned out to sample everything from jousting to quad bikes. ... [more] 20/06/2004 Festival Sunday 2004Melrose Festival enjoyed sunshine for the first event of the week when Melrosian for 2004 Kenneth Brown laid a wreath at the War Memorial. This was followed by the Kirkin' Service in Melrose Parish Ch ... [more] 20/06/2004 J S Crawford Borders Fun RunBlessed with good weather the Borders Fun Run at Melrose arranged by J S Crawford for Multiple Sclerosis Scotland proved to be a huge success with in excess of 400 taking part. The participants left t ... [more] 06/06/2004 More Fun Runners at Melrose... [more] 06/06/2004 Borders Sponsored Fun RunBlessed with good weather the Borders Fun Run at Melrose arranged by J S Crawford for Multiple Sclerosis Scotland proved to be a huge success with in excess of 400 taking part. The participants left t ... [more] 06/06/2004 .....and yet more funners!... [more] 06/06/2004 Melrose Festival 2004The Melrosian for 2004 was formally announced at The Corn Exchange on Friday evening - he is Kenneth Brown from Darnick. Ken expressed his pride and delight at being asked to represent the town for th ... [more] 08/05/2004 New Self Catering Accommodation in Melrose ScotlandSituated within easy access to the Rivers Tweed and Leader Kirklands offers comfortable accommodation in the centre of the Scottish Borders. For further information see - www.kirklandscottages.co.uk ... [more] 20/05/2004 Melrose Music Society ProgrammeConcert Programme 2004/5 2004 Sat October 2nd - Johnston String Quartet Sun November 7th - O-uo Sun 14th November - Joseph Long Duo Sat 4th (3.00pm) December - Cameo 2005 Sat 15th ... [more] 10/06/2004 Tour of CeremoniesThe Melrosian on his Tour of Ceremonies followed by the Sports in Gibson Park. ... [more] 07/07/2003 Bike RideThe now annual Festival bike ride broke all records with 540 cyclists taking part. The ride followed a route through Newstead, Gattonside, Darnick and back into the town to be met by Melrose Pipes and ... [more] 19/06/2003 Melrose Fancy DressThe Fancy Dress Parade produced a bumper number of entries - from the topical to the intricate. Young and not so young taking part, the evening was held in glorious sunshine with the finale being a pa ... [more] 19/06/2003 Melrose Festival RideoutMonday evening saw the traditional rideout attended by almost 200 horses. Many visiting principals came to support Melrosian Jamie Murray as well as locals and his father! Trophies: - Youngest ... [more] 18/06/2003 Couture in MelroseMore fashion - all available in Melrose. ... [more] 28/05/2003 Fashion Show in MelroseMelrose held its second fashion show recently and it proved to be even more popular than the first. The venue was Melrose Rugby Club where local companies had the opportunity to show off what is avail ... [more] 27/05/2003 Melrose Pipe Band ChampionshipThis years Championship will be held in the grounds of St Mary's School on Saturday 23rd August from 11.00am - 5.00pm. This will be be followed by a Grand Parade through the town at approximately 5.15 ... [more] 12/06/2003 Looking for Melrose Memorabilia!As an ongoing project we are looking for memorabilia connected with the town for an exhibition next year. If you are aware of anything that could be of interest and this includes documents (old bills/ ... [more] 14/02/2003 Fund Raising Book Sale in MelroseClearing your attic or bookshelves?............our annual book sale takes place in August and we would be delighted to accept any donations of unwanted books. The procedes go towards funding local pro ... [more] 10/05/2003 Books and Royal Video AvailableA video is now available of the Royal visit to Melrose as part of Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee Tour. It contains footage from The Abbey, The High Street and The Greenyards (In particular the schools). ... [more] 14/10/2002
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