The Famous Hawick Common Riding

Hawick Cornet 2015 Gregor Hepburn | Photo credit: VisitScotland & Ian Rutherford

Hawick Common Riding is an annual event that showcases the history and culture of the Scottish Borders. Held in the town in early June, this centuries-old festival is deeply rooted in tradition, commemorating Hawick’s heritage and its historical significance in the region.

An excellent blog from The Borders Distillery, explores the Hawick Common Riding, looking at its origins, traditions and a day-to-day guide to its celebrations.

Hawick Common Riding is an annual event that showcases the history and culture of the Scottish Borders. Held in the town of Hawick, this centuries-old festival is deeply rooted in tradition, commemorating the town’s heritage and its historical significance in the region.

Common ridings occur all over southern Scotland, beginning in late spring and continuing throughout the summer months, but Hawick Common Riding was the first and is perhaps the biggest and best known.

In this blog, we’ll explore the Hawick Common Riding, looking at its origins, traditions and a day-to-day guide to its celebrations.......

Read more on The Borders Distillery website