Linlithgow Marches

There is no way that Linlithgow's annual civic festival can be adequately described. You have to actually be here to appreciate the Marches.

The Marches is organised by the Deacons Court, set up in 1975 when the Town Council ceased to exist due to local government changes. This voluntary body, headed by the Provost, raises funds and plans the big day.

Those born in Linlithgow are known as as "Black Bitches" (The Burgh crest depicts a black bitch tied to a tree on an island) and many Black Biches who live far away will make an annual visit the their vhome town for the Marches. Those that can't will often think of their home and wish they could be there on Marches day.

The Riding of Linlithgow Marches

Tuesday 16th June 2009

Well thats it over until the first Tuesday after the second Thursday in June next year!

You can see what you missed (or enjoyed, if you were here) on Eddie Anderson's West Lothian Community News pages.

And don't forget to listen to Bobby Bennie's classic exit on You Tube

The bands which appeared were:

• Royal Burgh of Linlithgow Reed Band • Linlithgow & District Pipe Band • Bo’ness and Carriden Band • Bo'ness Pipe Band • The Bathgate Band • Jedforest Instrumental Band • Unison Kinneil Band • Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band • Sambalistic • The Band of the Royal British Legion Scotland • Forth Bridges Accordian Band

In addition to joining the main procession, bands will play in various parts of the town early in the morning and during the afternoon.