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The Festival is held in the third full week of June each year to promote an interest in the life of the community and remind us of Melrose’s historical past. You can find details for this year’s Festival here and in the brochure.
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15 - 21 JUNE
2025 MELROSIAN
Lachlan Gaddie
Lachlan will be formally appointed on Appointment Night, Friday 2nd May , in the Corn Exchange at 7.30 p.m. , to which all are welcome. He is the son of Mark and the late Alison Gaddie and step son of Gilly Gaddie. He has an older sister, Hannah and they are all looking forward to the 2025 festivities.
Left-hand man is Paul Fairbairn. Right-hand man for 2025 is Robin Sharp.
LEFT HAND MAN for 2025
is Paul Fairbairn, aged 24, of Dean Park, Newstead. His parents are Sandy and Marion, his elder brother is Tommy and younger sister, Katie. He currently works for Best Intent. Uncle Alasdair was Melrosian in 1997.
To be announced
on Appointment Night on 2nd May 2025 at 7.30p.m. in the Corn Exchange.
2025 FESTIVAL QUEEN
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
MONDAY 2nd JUNE
Junior Rideout
(18:00 Triangle, Greenyards)
WEDNESDAY 18th
Cycle Ride & BBQ
(18:30 Gibson Park finishes at Annay Rd)
SUNDAY 15th
Wreath Laying (10:45 War Memorial)
Kirkin’ of the Melrosian (11:00 Parish Church)
THURSDAY 19th
Installation of the Melrosian
(19:00 Melrose Abbey)
and Crowning of the Festival Queen
Festival Football (12:30 Gibson Park / Greenyards)
9 Hole Golf (18:00 Melrose Golf Club)
FRIDAY 20th
Festival Ball (19:30 Annay Road)
MONDAY 16th
Rideout (18:00 - meet at 17:30, Triangle next to Greenyards)
If the water level is too high, the cavalcade will not crossing the river.
The alternative route travels via Trimontium, over Leaderfoot Bridge and along the Gattonside road.
SATURDAY 21st
Tour of Ceremonies
(08:50 leaves Market Square)
Sports & Family Day
(14:30 Gibson Park)
TUESDAY 17th
Fancy Dress (18:15 Gibson Park)
PLEASE NOTE: All float entrants are required to have:
• two responsible persons on the night
• suitable edge protection to prevent any falls from the float
• safe access on and off the float.
Failure to meets these requirements will result in the float not participating in the parade
Festival Dinner
(19:45 Melrose RFC)
Disco (After the parade, held at Melrose RFC, until 21:00)
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PLEASE NOTE: All times and venues are provisional any changes and additional information will be posted on here and on social media. For any assistance, please email
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