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Braw Lads Gathering Galashiels 2019 pt2

Published on
29 June, 2019

Synopsis:

As the cavalcade of horses rides proudly into the heart of Galashiels, the town pauses to remember its fallen heroes — from Flodden and Ancrum Moor to Bannockburn, the Great War, and World War II. 🏇 A moment where Border tradition meets deep remembrance. #Galashiels #BorderTraditions #Flodden #WWIMemorial #ScottishBordersHistory

Written by
Mark Nicol

Historian – Filmmaker – Blogger – Guided Tours – Group Speaker

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Braw Lads Gathering Galashiels 2019 pt2

The cavalcade of horses moves into town then the fallen hero’s of Flodden, Ancrum Moor, Halidon Hill, Bannockburn, The Rough Wooing, WWI and WWII are remembered in front of the iconic Border Reiver Statue in Galashiels town centre.

 

 

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