On the Scottish Borders Ride in Scotland, you’ll have the unique privilege to ride in the Common Ridings – the oldest horse riding festival in the world. You’ll be mounted on a nifty Irish Sport Horse and ride shoulder-to-shoulder with Scottish lads and lassies, tailored in tweed, bursting with good cheer, happy to share a time-honoured tradition. | Globetrotting - Horse Riding Holidays
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On the Scottish Borders Ride in Scotland, you’ll have the unique privilege to ride in the Common Ridings – the oldest horse riding festival in the world. You’ll be mounted on a nifty Irish Sport Horse and ride shoulder-to-shoulder with Scottish lads and lassies, tailored in tweed, bursting with good cheer, happy to share a time-honoured tradition. | Globetrotting - Horse Riding Holidays
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Scotland is calling the brave at Lauder Common Riding 2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐎 The Common Ridings season is coming to an end in the beautiful Scottish Borders soon, It’s been an incredible season. It’s a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. If it’s not already on your bucket list it should be 🤩 Featuring over 200 horses and riders, these exhilarating gatherings celebrate local heritage with fast-paced gallops through the countryside. They foster a strong sense of community and camarader
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Scotland is calling the brave at Lauder Common Riding 2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐎 The Common Ridings season is coming to an end in the beautiful Scottish Borders soon, It’s been an incredible season. It’s a tradition that dates back to the 13th century. If it’s not already on your bucket list it should be 🤩 Featuring over 200 horses and riders, these exhilarating gatherings celebrate local heritage with fast-paced gallops through the countryside. They foster a strong sense of community and camarader
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Braw Lads Gathering in Galashiels today. All the Border towns have Common Ridings or Gatherings where hundreds of local people on horseback and on foot commemorate the history and traditions of the town. Today is the turn of Galashiels. Horses have always been an integral part of Border life going back to the Reiving times. | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol
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Braw Lads Gathering in Galashiels today. All the Border towns have Common Ridings or Gatherings where hundreds of local people on horseback and on foot commemorate the history and traditions of the town. Today is the turn of Galashiels. Horses have always been an integral part of Border life going back to the Reiving times. | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol
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Common Ridings: Pomp and ceremony
Common Ridings: Pomp and ceremony
Dec 14, 2009
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𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 a good gallop? 🐎 Dream of riding through Scotland’s dramatic landscapes? 🌄 Our world-famous 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 is an equestrian experience like no other. This isn’t just a riding holiday – it’s your chance to take part in the legendary 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, the oldest horse-riding festival in the world. Expect: ✨ Thrilling gallops over grassy glens ✨ Trotting across heather moorlands ✨ A canter along a sweeping Scottish beach 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: May – Au
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𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 a good gallop? 🐎 Dream of riding through Scotland’s dramatic landscapes? 🌄 Our world-famous 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 is an equestrian experience like no other. This isn’t just a riding holiday – it’s your chance to take part in the legendary 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, the oldest horse-riding festival in the world. Expect: ✨ Thrilling gallops over grassy glens ✨ Trotting across heather moorlands ✨ A canter along a sweeping Scottish beach 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: May – Au
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The Scottish Borders Ride alternates riding days with genteel hacks through grassy glens, moorlands dotted in sheep and unspoiled coastlines. The dramatic scenery will pull you back in time to a bygone world of Clan clashes and romantic tales of damsels in distress. Music: Lantern by Jonathan Barlow https://www.globetrotting.com.au/horse-riding-holidays/the-scottish-borders-ride-scotland/ | Globetrotting - Horse Riding Holidays
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The Scottish Borders Ride alternates riding days with genteel hacks through grassy glens, moorlands dotted in sheep and unspoiled coastlines. The dramatic scenery will pull you back in time to a bygone world of Clan clashes and romantic tales of damsels in distress. Music: Lantern by Jonathan Barlow https://www.globetrotting.com.au/horse-riding-holidays/the-scottish-borders-ride-scotland/ | Globetrotting - Horse Riding Holidays
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The Scottish Borders Ride | Horse Riding Holidays in Scotland | Globetrotting
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Scotland's common ridings: everything you need to know: Horse & Hound
Jul 1, 2017
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‘The Scottish Borders Ride changed my life. I cannot wait to do again, it was what dreams are made of and by far the best vacation I have ever experienced! Every single item and event was perfect. On a scale of 1-10, I can easily say 45! ‘ - Lorraine S. On the hunt for a 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦, adrenaline-fuelled adventure? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 is IT! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏇 🎺 Join the oldest horse riding festival in the WORLD! 🌳 Trot & canter across spectacular countryside. 🥃 Sip w
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Return to the Ridings 2014 - short video
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Scotland is calling the brave 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐎 The Common Ridings season is upon us in the beautiful Scottish Borders, It’s a tradition that dates back to the 15th century. If it’s not already on your bucket list it should be 🤩 Featuring over 200 horses and riders, these exhilarating gatherings celebrate local heritage with fast-paced gallops through the countryside. They foster a strong sense of community and camaraderie, making them both thrilling and sociable occasions. It’s not for the fain
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It's Langholm Common Ridings day! 🐴 And our very own Langholm lad, Nicol Nicolson, has been there soaking up the atmosphere all day: | ITV Border
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The Scottish Borders Guide - Scotland Info Guide
Jun 4, 2023
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Are you ready for a riding adventure like no other? Think Scotland. Are you a 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 happy in an English saddle? Superb. 👏 Reserve a spot on our world-famous Scottish Borders Ride. For 2022. On this itinerary you’ll have the unique privilege to ride in the Common Ridings - the oldest horse-riding festival in the WORLD. 🤗 And when you’re not on a Common Ride, you’ll alternate riding days with genteel hacks through grassy glens, moo
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Meet the tribe who ruled before Scotland. The Gododdin’s fall reshaped the Borders. #Gododdin #ScottishHistory #Borders #AncientScotland #TribalLegacy #Votadini
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Globetrotting on Instagram: "On this Scottish Borders Ride, Scotland, you’ll have the unique privilege to ride in the Common Ridings – the oldest horse riding festival in the world. You’ll be mounted on a nifty Irish Sport Horse and ride shoulder-to-shoulder with Scottish lads and lassies, tailored in tweed, bursting with good cheer, happy to share a time-honoured tradition. Saddle seats are still available this year! Tap the link in our bio for deets 👆🏇 . #horseridingholidays #globetrotting #
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Here are 9 things to do in the Scottish Borders. What would YOU add? 🤔 | VisitScotland
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Some call it a dull climb, but Broad Law is the highest point in the Scottish Borders. Superlatives like this are worth doing just to say you’ve been there.#BroadLaw #ScottishBorders #HillWalking #OutdoorAdventure #HikingScotland #TravelGoals #Scotland | Discover Scottish Borders with Mark Nicol
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Fancy exploring the Scottish Borders? Let's go - after all Scotland starts here! | Love from Scotland
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I spent two weeks with 'tribe' in Scots woods - here's what they're REALLY like
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Rolling hills, ruined abbeys, timeless tales - welcome to the Scottish Borders. A land where history and beauty meet. The Scottish Borders has a unique and rich history, unlike any other region in Scotland. Step into the land where Scotland meets England - where ancient rivalries gave way to enduring stories and heartfelt hospitality that remain alive to this day. We are experts in this area of Scotland and proud to call this place home - living and breathing this part of the world. Discover a r
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Come explore this storybook corner of Scotland with us! 😍📖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Scottish Borders is a region known for its picturesque rolling hills, rich history, and an array of enchanting abbeys, stately homes and castles set amongst its breathtaking landscape 🏰✨ Featured locations: ⛪️ Jedburgh Abbey ⛰️ Leaderfoot Viaduct 🧇 @outthereartisan 🍦 @thescoopery 👑 Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre 🖋️ @abbotsfordscott - The Home of Sir Walter Scott 🏞️ Scott’s View 📚 @mainstreethare 🏰 @floors
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The Scottish Borders - Holidays & Breaks
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Old Photographs Common Riding Selkirk Scotland
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Full list of Scotland's 33 newest towns revealed - check if you live in one
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Best 10-day Scottish Highlands Itinerary (No Car Needed!)
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The Scottish Border Raid Tactics Scottish border raid tactics were guerrilla-style military strategies employed by Scottish clans along the border with England during the 13th to 17th centuries. These raids, known as “reiving,” involved small, mobile groups of raiders who would swiftly infiltrate enemy territory, targeting farms and villages for livestock, grain, and other valuables. Scottish raiders relied on speed, stealth, and surprise to evade larger English forces. They often struck at dawn
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@eventful_riders who is coming to Scotland with me next? 🙌🐎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Common riding is an incredible experience. It’s unique to Scotland and a tradition dating back to the 15th century, with rideouts to protect the bounds. It’s an annual event celebrated each year and runs from May to September. It truly is an amazing tradition. If you are a strong intermediate or experienced rider who loves the thrill of nice gallops with 200 lads and lassies, enjoys a drop of port and whiskey, and loves
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Blue Bonnets over the Border (Pipes) (Quick March of the King's Own Scottish Borderers)
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Safe Oot, Safe In! - PEEBLES RIDEOUT - "Fording the River Tweed"
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