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A page to keep people up to date with events and announcements of Biggar Cornets Club. This was carried out by Mr Robert Douglas.

In 1976 to celebrate 525 years of the forming of the Burgh of Biggar it was decided by the local Gala Committee that a Warden Of The Burgh was to be selected and a Riding Of The Marches be carried out around the boundaries of Biggar. Through much persuasion from Gala Committee member Tom O'Donnell and his wife Helen it was decided that this become an annual event to start the Gala Week celebrations and a Cornet would be selected every year thereafter. On this occasion, Biggaronian Robin Galbraith was selected and it was decided that he should have a year to learn the role before being sashed as Cornet in 1977.

21/10/2026

⚽️ MEET THE SPEAKER — JOHN ‘YOGI’ HUGHES

We’re delighted to welcome one of Scottish football’s great characters, John ‘Yogi’ Hughes, to this year’s Biggar Cornets Club Gentleman’s Smoker!

Yogi’s career in professional football has spanned more than four decades, representing clubs including Falkirk, Celtic and Hibs as a player before moving into management.

He led Falkirk to the top flight, a Scottish Cup Final and European football, before later making history with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, guiding them to their first ever major trophy with victory in the 2015 Scottish Cup Final. 🏆

Add in that late equaliser for Celtic against Rangers at Ibrox, spells managing clubs across Scotland and England, and more than a few stories accumulated along the way — we’re looking forward to hearing what Yogi has to say! 😂

🎟️ Tickets £40
🍽️ Two-course meal
🥃 Cash bar

📅 Saturday 7th November
🕡 6.30pm for a 7pm start
📍 Biggar Municipal Hall

Tickets can be reserved through any member of the Cornets Club or by dropping the page a message.

Keep an eye on the page as we introduce our other guest speaker, Duncan Wilson, soon! 👀

12/10/2026

🥃 GENTLEMEN’S SMOKER NIGHT – TICKETS SELLING WELL! 🥃

Following our recent announcement, we’re delighted to say that tickets for this year’s Gentlemen’s Smoker Night are selling well!

If you’re planning on joining us, we’d encourage you to get your tickets sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment!

📅 Saturday 7th November
📍 Municipal Hall, Biggar
🕡 6:30pm for a 7pm start
🎟️ Tickets £40 – including a two-course meal

We’ve got a fantastic evening lined up, with former Celtic, Falkirk and Hibs player and manager John ‘Yogi’ Hughes, alongside after-dinner speaker and magician Duncan Wilson.

Great company, plenty of laughs, a cracking meal and what promises to be a brilliant night!

🎟️ Tickets are available from any member of Cornets Club.

Everyone welcome – we hope to see you there! 🥃

28/09/2026

🥃 GENTLEMEN’S SMOKER NIGHT 2026 🥃

The Cornets Club’s annual Gentlemen’s Smoker Night returns to the Municipal Hall, Biggar on Saturday 7th November.

Joining us this year:

⚽ John ‘Yogi’ Hughes
Former Celtic player & Falkirk/Hibs player and manager

🎩 Duncan Wilson
After-dinner speaker & magician

Doors from 6:30pm for a 7pm start, with a two-course meal included.

🎟 Tickets £40
Available from any member of the Cornets Club — or simply drop us a message on here to reserve yours.

Always a brilliant night of good company, great conversation and a fine meal. We hope to see you there! 🥃

14/09/2026

Saturday brought about the end of the 2026 riding season for our principals, with Cornet Stompy and Cornet-Elect Calum taking part in Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, alongside riders from across Scotland and beyond, with Charlie and Kerry on foot in support! 🐎

Happy to report that both made it round safely and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, on what was a well organised and meticulously planned event! 😁

Congratulations to Edinburgh Captain and Lass, Jonny and Amy, from all of us at Biggar Cornets Club. Good luck for your year ahead and again, thank you to all for your hospitality!

2026 riding season…. DONE! ✅🥳

13/09/2026

Here’s our very own Cornet Stompy and Cornet-Elect Calum being interviewed before participating in Edinburgh Riding of the Marches today! 😁

The ride races through hills and fields surrounding Edinburgh, before culminating in a procession up the Royal Mile, watched by an audience of thousands.

Good luck to Stompy and Calum! Safe Oot Safe In to all riders taking part! 🐎

Hopefully the sun keeps shining! ☀️

01/09/2026

BURGH SPURS 2026 ⚪️🔵⚪️🔵

Well, what can I say? Saturday was a belter of a hurl! What made it better was being surrounded by all the great friends I’ve made over the last 2 years! You all made this wee man very happy!

Thanks to everyone that made the day what it was, especially Paul for organising and leading the ride and the farmers for letting us through their land.

Thanks also to Edinburgh & Lasswade Riding Centre, Lesley Douglas and Tower Farm for providing our horses, The Fleming Arms for hosting the celebrations after the ride and the Taj Mahal for catering the event.

Thank you everyone!

Stompy

Biggar Cornet 2026

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📸 Main photo supplied by Photosbyrogan

28/08/2026

BURGH SPURS 2026 ⚪️🔵⚪️🔵

Tomorrow (Saturday) Cornet Stompy will lead a group of Principals from Biggar Cornets Club, alongside invited guests from Lanark, Berwick, Penicuik, Sanquhar, Gatehouse of Fleet, Annan and Edinburgh as part of the Burgh Spurs Ride.

The ride will set off from Market Road approx 10.00am and will head up towards the rear of the showfield before making their way across to Skirling straight and onwards to Skirling Green for a short stop. From here they will then continue onto Stobo Hope where they will be met by the Principals from West Linton and Peebles alongside their invited guests.

Here there will be the traditional exchange of Spurs. After leaving Stobo, Biggar riders will return to Broughton then proceed along the old railway back to Biggar.

Following this they will continue up Millstone Park then down the High Street at approx 4:00pm to complete the ride.

Safe Oot Safe In to all those taking part!

Let The Deed Shaw! 🐎

17/08/2026

Saturday saw our lead principals joining our friends from Lanark Lord Cornets Club and traveling down to Sanquhar! Cornet Stompy, Cornet-Elect Calum, RHM Colin and 2013 Cornet Paul Scott took part in Sanquhar ROM. Special mention also to Kerry for successfully completing her debut rideout!! 👏🐎

Congratulations to Cornet Kai, Cornets Lass Billie and Ensign Roger from all of us at Biggar Cornets Club! Thank you to everyone at Sanquhar Riding of the Marches!! Congratulations on another great festival and thanks for your hospitality.

On Sanquhar, On!!

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17/07/2026

Last Saturday was another big day on the calendar for our lead principals! Firstly, Cornet Stompy and Cornet Elect Calum made the journey to Duns to take part in their ride! 🐎

Congratulations to Reivers Lass Shana, RHM Ollie, RHL Sophie, Wynsome Mayde Charlotte and her court! We hope you all enjoyed your week and congratulations on another brilliant Duns Summer Festival! ⭐

It was then time for Stompy and Calum, joined by their supporters, to head to Innerleithan Ball for the start of St. Ronan's Border Games! We hope everyone enjoyed the night. All the best for the Cleikum Ceremonies tonight from all of us at Biggar Cornets Club! 👍

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