Military Heritage · Galashiels

Braw Lads Gathering Galashiels 2019 pt2

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.

Mark Nicol 29 Jun 2019 Galashiels 1 min read · written story

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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. Load the film below, then press play to watch it here in the archive.

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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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