Common Ridings

Every summer the towns of the Scottish Borders stage the Common Ridings, one of the oldest equestrian festivals in the world. The ridings aren’t just an unforgettable spectacle of horsemanship, pageantry and community spirit. They are a custom upheld with real fervour by locals in homage to the region’s unique identity, shaped in part by its tumultuous past. 

Mounted riders in the river during Hawick Common Ridings

Learn about the history of Common Ridings

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