The annual festival celebrates the capture of an English flag in 1514 by the youth of Hawick at a place called Hornshole.

Main chase of Hawick Common Riding is underway

Hundreds of horses and thousands of spectators hit the streets of Selkirk today for the town's Common Riding.

Selkirk saddles up for annual Common Riding

Hawick Common Riding and the Cumberland Show are returning, with the Appleby Horse Fair already underway.

Thousands flock to Cumbria & Scottish Borders as huge events return after Covid

Hawick Common Riding will return this summer after a two-year absence in the interest of the town's 'well-being and economy'.

Hawick Common Riding to return after two year absence

The organising committee has received a letter from the Scottish Border's Council, which says it would be "extremely challenging" for the event to take place.

Historic Hawick Common Riding set to be held virtually for second year

Huge crowds always turn out to see the horseback procession but for 2020 they're having to watch from the comfort of their own homes as organisers have set up a virtual event showcasing the very best of previous years' celebrations.

Langholm Common Riding goes online for the first time in history

Donna Cameron passed away two weeks before the summer ride-outs began, after her family were involved in a car accident. She lost her battle on June 4 of this year.

Runner's Common Riding challenge raises £4k in memory of sister

COVID-19 has stopped any physical ride-outs and celebrations from taking place.

From saddle to sofa: Historic Hawick Common Riding goes online

Its creator noticed it was gone from the top of Waterin' Stane cairn on Christmas day and has issued a plea to get it back.

Common Riding stone goes missing in the Borders

Hundreds of people on horseback ride the town's historic boundaries in a tradition that dates back to 13th and 14th century.


Scottish Borders saddle up for annual common ridings

Thousands of people and hundreds of horses have taken to the streets of Selkirk for the town's annual common riding.

Thousands enjoy Selkirk Common Riding

Students studying Horse Care at Borders College showcase their skills to prospective pupils.

Borders College Horse Care Students display their skill

As the ride-out season ends across the south of Scotland, we take a look back at some of the best moments from the summer.

Border Common Riding

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