WHAT'S ON
Friday 27th March
Ex Cornets Annual Quiz Night
Friday 8th May
Election of the Cornet
Saturday 16th May
Coffee Morning
Sunday 17th May
Fun Ride
Friday 22nd May
Threepwood Night
Sunday 31st May
Hill Race
LAUDER COMMON RIDING WEEK 2026
Expected Timetable - Subject To Change
Sunday 26th July
Kirkin' O' The Cornet
11.30am, Lauder Parish Church
Children's Sports & Family Fun Day
2.00pm, Lauder Public Park
Monday 27th July
Apprentice Ride
10.00am, Leaves from Castle Riggs (Public Park)
Ex-Cornets Dinner
7 for 7.30pm, Lauderdale Hotel (Strictly Ticket Only)
Tuesday 28th July
Family Bowling with Lauder Ex-Cornets
11.00am, Lauder Bowling Club
Family Cycle Ride
6.00pm, Thirlestane Castle
Lauder Limpers Trail Run
Common Riding Route
6.30pm, Lauderdale Hotel
Common Riding Community Gathering
7.00pm, Lauder Public Hall
Wednesday 29th July
Fancy Dress Parade
Entrants on foot assemble in The Avenue
Vehicles assemble in Market Place
Childrens Judging from 6.15pm
Adults Judging from 6.45pm
Categories:
Age 5 and under
Ages 5 & 6
Ages 7 to 9
Ages 10 to 15
Couples under 10
Groups under 10
Couples - 10 to 15
Groups - 10 to 15
Family Groups
Best Dressed Adult
Adult Couples
Adult Groups
Best Vehicle
Parade Led by Stow Pipe Band at 7.30pm
Thursday 30th July
Children's Disco
1.00pm, Lauder Public Hall
Cornet's Visit to South Gardens
3.00pm
Preliminary Ride Out
6.15pm, horses leave from The Avenue
NOTE ROUTE CHANGE - proceeding via Market Place, East High Street and Thirlestane Drive
Friday 31st July
Duck Race
2.00pm, Thirlestane Castle Car Park
Nicht Afore the Morn Concert
7.30pm, Lauder Primary School
Admission £4 (OAPs & Children £1)
Cornet will be presented with the Cornet's Cup
SATURDAY 1st AUGUST 2026 - COMMON RIDING DAY
Cornet's March
7.00am, Lauderdale Hotel to Town Hall
Led by Selkirk Silver Band
Riders Assemble 7.30am behind Town Hall
Presentation of the Burgh Standard to Cornet
by Lady Busser, Mrs Isabelle Young
8.00am, Town Hall
Cornet leads the Cavalcade round the Burgh
Riders Arrive at the Waterin' Stane
9.50am approx
Refreshments available
Riders Arrive at the War Memorial
12.15pm approx
Memorial Service
Wreath presented to Cornet by Miss Morven Dick
Concluding Ceremony 1.00pm, Town Hall
Bussin' of Cornet's Colours by Lady Busser
Presentations
'Gig On The Rigg'
2.00 to 6.00pm, Public Park
Cornet's Dance
7.30pm to 12.00am, Lauder Public Hall
(Strictly Ticket Only)
Whilst every care has been taken by the organising committee and relevant landowners in facilitating these events, the committee and landowners will not be responsible for any injury to any person taking part in any way whatsoever in the event, and not liable for and damage resulting from any acts or omissions of any participants or spectators. It is the responsibility of those taking part, or their legal guardians in the case of minors, to ensure that participants have appropriate and adequate insurance cover for personal injury and third party cover and that they take all reasonable steps to ensure their own safe participation in the events. In particular in relation to equestrian events, they are advised to ensure both they and their mount are both suitable and competent and that riders wear appropriate protective clothing, including approved headgear. Please note that the organising committee reserve the right to refuse any person from participating in the event. Please follow instructions from foot Stewards and mounted Marshalls. Safety of spectators, riders and horses is paramount.
Lauder Common Riding would like your help and assistance regarding spectator safety and car parking in and around the Burgh during Lauder Common Riding.
Wednesday, Fancy Dress Parade - No vehicles parked in The Avenue, Mid Row, Market Place and West High Street (except in lay-bys off A68).
Thursday, Preliminary Ride – No vehicles parked in The Avenue until after horses depart at 6.15 p.m.
Saturday – No vehicles parked in Mid Row, Market Place, West High Street, The Loan, The Row, Lower Back Road and Mill Wynd. All these areas will be marked with cones. At the Waterin’ Stane vehicles are requested to park in designated areas under the supervision of Stewards.
Respect must be shown to all riders and pedestrians. Spectators are asked to stand a safe distance from the cavalcade at all times and do not try to cross the path of any horses. In event of any problem or emergency please immediately notify the nearest foot Steward or mounted Marshall.
Please help keep Lauderdale tidy. Any litter should be deposited in the nearest bin or taken home.