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Border Common Ridings and Festivals season: Melrose

The ancient tradition mimics the time when men on horseback would protect the town from raids.

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Melrose Festival Rideout: In pictures

Crowds came out in the sunshine to watch more than 170 horses and riders take part in the Melrosian Festival Rideout on Monday 16th June.

The Rideout is one of many events this week Credit: ITV Border
The festival was created in 1938 to commemorate the town's history Credit: ITV Border
Organisers say it's all about the community Credit: ITV Border
Crowds are enjoying the town's age-old tradition Credit: ITV Border

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