Over 8,000 turn out for Langholm Common Riding

The Langholm Common Riding always takes place on the last Friday in July. Credit: ITV Border

Over 8,000 people have turned out for the Langholm Common Riding today.

The Langholm Common Riding always takes place on the last Friday in July.

The historic event starts at 5am as the flute band parades the town and ends at 9.30pm as the cornet hands back the flag in front of the town hall.

Lori Carnochan met Langholm's Fair Crier, Rae Elliot: