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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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Peebles Beltane Festival is a red and white affair

Peebles Beltane Festival is steeped in history Credit: ITV Border

It's all looking very red and white in Peebles this week, and it has nothing to do with football.

Houses have been decorated for Peebles Beltane week, which began on Sunday. The riding of the marches takes place in the town on this afternoon, Wednesday 18 June.

In 1897 the riding of the marches was revived Credit: ITV Border

Other events include a concert, Fancy Dress parade and a crowning ceremony for this year's Beltane Queen.

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Border Common Ridings and Festivals season: Melrose

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