Welcome to the official X account for Lauder Common Riding, celebrating our ancient tradition of Riding our Marches.

Joined April 2015
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Our hill race (& walk) is going ahead on Sunday. Gather at Stirk Hill (what3words: ///reheat.masterpiece.zapped ) Reg’ from 9, event start 10am. You can sign up on the day, but it helps if you let us know in advance No vehicles to be parked in the vicinity of the Fire Station
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‼️Update ‼️ We’re opening the event up to walkers as well - for only £10 come and enjoy a walk around Bonnie Lauderdale! We do need you to sign up though please! 🚶🏻🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ 💙💛
‼️ We need your help! ‼️ We’re looking forward to holding our first ever Hill Race, but right now we don’t have enough registered runners to make it viable. Sign up now if you want to come along! Please share - if we don’t have more numbers the run will have to be cancelled
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‼️ We need your help! ‼️ We’re looking forward to holding our first ever Hill Race, but right now we don’t have enough registered runners to make it viable. Sign up now if you want to come along! Please share - if we don’t have more numbers the run will have to be cancelled
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Parking for the Threepwood Rideout will again be at Thirlestane Castle
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Come and meet the Cornet tomorrow morning!
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Threepwood Rideout - Friday 22 May Cornet Wilkinson will lead the cavalcade to meet our friends from @Braw_Lads, leaving from The Avenue at 4pm. Horses are due back into Lauder around 7.30pm, accompanied by Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band
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At 8pm this evening the Chair of Lauder Common Riding Committee, Miss Emma McNeill, introduced the Cornet for the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Lauder 2026: Mr Ellis Wilkinson Congratulations Ellis, and best wishes to you and your Lass Amy Morris.
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Today’s the day! Come along to see our new Cornet elected, 8pm this evening at Lauder Town Hall
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Sadly the level of bookings received to date means that we’ve had to take the difficult decision to cancel our planned Fun Ride on Sunday 17th May. Huge thanks to those that had booked, and to those volunteers and helpers that had committed their time.
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Less than two weeks to go before we meet the 2026 Lauder Cornet!
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Next month offers a couple of fantastic opportunities to see Bonnie Lauderdale, whether that’s on two legs or four! Sign up now and secure your place 🏃🐎🏃‍♀️🏇🏿
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Please note, the bar this evening will be cash only
The Lauder Ex Cornets Quiz Night is back! Friday 27th March @ Lauder Primary School 7pm for 7.30 start Teams of up to 6 £20 per team Bar and raffle Contact Ex Cornet Iain Dick to book on 07525 931213 or message this page. Book your table now!!
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The Lauder Ex Cornets Quiz Night is back! Friday 27th March @ Lauder Primary School 7pm for 7.30 start Teams of up to 6 £20 per team Bar and raffle Contact Ex Cornet Iain Dick to book on 07525 931213 or message this page. Book your table now!!
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The Fun Ride details you’ve been waiting for… Please share folks
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Sadly it wasn’t to be for Scotland in the rugby, but there’s still time for you to compete in the biggest competition of the year! Lauder Ex Cornets Quiz Fri 27 Mar @ Lauder Primary School 7 for 7.30 £20 / team of up to 6 Contact Iain Dick on 07525 931213 or DM to book
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A brand new event for 2026, the Lauder Common Riding Hill Race! Please share folks 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
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Save the date!! Our next Fun Ride will be on Sunday 17th May - watch this space for more details
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Lauder Ex-Cornets Association is seeking applications for the position of Cornet and Standard Bearer for the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Lauder 2026.
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