In pictures: Langholm Common Riding Published duration 28 July 2019

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Langholm has held its annual common riding event around the borders of the Dumfries and Galloway town.

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The event involves riders on horseback checking the boundaries of the town which is known as Muckle Toon.

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It commemorates the practice from the 13th and 15th centuries where there were frequent raids on the Anglo-Scottish border known as the Border Reivers and also to commemorate the Scottish defeat at the Battle of Flodden.

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The Langholm event has taken place on the last Friday in July since 1759.

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Huge crowds always turn out to see the horseback procession.

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The event starts at 05:00 with the flute band parading the town and draws to a conclusion at 21:30 when the Cornet hands back the Town Standard in front of the town hall.

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Common Riding Day is preceded by "ride-outs" of horses on the hills around the town.

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