Kirkcudbright Riding Of The Marches

06/06/2026

We at Kirkcudbright Cornets Club were saddened to hear of the death of Reverend Douglas Irving, who passed away on 26th May. He was made an Honorary Member of the Club in 2003 as he conducted many of our Kirkin's over the years and had always come out to support the Riding of the Marches rain or shine. Our sincere condolences to his family.

05/06/2026

📅 What's on in June 📅

05/06/2026

Have you booked your rider place for the 2026 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches? Places are selling fast!

Join us on Sunday 13th September for another memorable day out, celebrating the reenactment of this historic custom.

Remember:
- it’s a full-on day of 9hrs in the saddle
- you and your horse have got to be fit enough for the 26 mile route
- this is not for beginners/novices; you have to be comfortable galloping with hundreds of other horses at the same time, across open fields
- there’s no age limit, but no lead-reins permitted and minors must be accompanied by an adult on horseback
- horse hire isn’t included (bring your own or hire one - just search the internet for ‘horse hire common riding Scotland’)
- if bringing your own horse, bear in mind that the start point is different to the finish point. You won’t be allowed to ride back to your transport, so bring someone who can move it for you.

More info here: https://edinburghridingofthemarches.com/home/edinburgh-riding-of-the-marches/ride-in-our-event/

Buy your rider place here: https://edinburghridingofthemarches.com/products/silver-riding-membership-1/

📸 by Phunkt

02/06/2026

🤠 COUNTRY NIGHT 🤠

A reminder that our country night is a week on Saturday! We still have some tickets available so get in touch with our social team if you would like to line dance the night away 👢.

Can tickets please be paid by Friday 5th June to the following account or by cash please:

Name: Ellie Bennie
Account number: 34316621
Sort code: 04-00-04

We can’t wait to see you all there!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

🎟️ Dumfries Cornet’s Ball 🎟️
General Sales
Mark your Calendars! Cornet’s Ball tickets go on sale to everyone on Wednesday 3rd of June 2026
Where: Tam O’Shanter (upstairs)
When: From 7pm - 8pm
Don’t miss your chance - secure your spot at this spectacular event!

🔵DUMFRIES CORNETS BALL 2026🔵

Wednesday 17th June
Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
7pm

🥘Meal
🔹Parade of Sashes
💃Dance the night away to Angelstar

Tickets available from Pam Davers on 07825744107
💰Tickets priced at £45

Close - 1am

MENU
Starter - Pate
Main - Roast Chicken Dinner
Dessert - Trio of desserts (Brownie, Raspberry Cheesecake, Lemon Tart)

We look forward to seeing you all there!🎉

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

On Sunday 24th May, Diane Warren went along with her horse Murph to support Lockerbie Gala & Riding of the Marches first rideout - Burnswark Rideout.

Photo of Murph relaxing in the sunshine 😊

24/05/2026

Last week our President Jane Maxwell presented our 2026 Wreath Bearer, Emma Watson from Kirkcudbright Academy, with her rosette.
Emma is looking forward to seeing all the horses again this year and is delighted to be a part of this.
Congratulations to Emma and we hope she has a great time carrying out her duties on the night.

23/05/2026

Last night, some past, present and elect Principals enjoyed the first of Dumfries Cornets Club rideouts - Woodlands.

Support on horseback and on foot.

Many thanks to Brian McMeeken for his kind permission to use these photographs.