Adam Braby - is 19 years old and is Musselburgh born and bred. He was educated at Musselburgh Burgh Primary School and Musselburgh Grammar School. He is an active member of the 61st Musselburgh Boys Brigade having served in all three sections on the way to gaining his Queen’s badge, he is also a member of the Boys Brigade pipe band where he is primarily a drummer but is also drum major for the Edinburgh Battalion band. Adam currently works in Asda and is hoping to join the police in a few years time, his other hobbies include playing and watching football.

Rebeckah Lawrie - is 18 years old and has lived in Musselburgh all her life, with a family going back generations of fisher people. She was educated at both Musselburgh Burgh and Wallyford primary schools then onto Musselburgh Grammar. Upon leaving school Rebeckah attended the prestigious British Racing School in Newmarket where she gained certificates in Racehorse Care and Management. Rebeckah is currently studying Psychology and English at Jewel and Esk College and is looking forward to studying veterinary nursing after the summer at Telford College. Rebeckah is employed by R. H. miller Town & country where she works part time in the equestrian store. She attended Sunday school at North Esk Church where she was also a member of Rainbows before moving on to Brownies. Rebeckah’s main hobbies are horse riding and border Common ridings. She is an active member of Musselburgh Crusaders Riding club and has been taking part in the Festival for many years having won the local ladies race twice on her on horse.

Leigh Dougal - is 19 years old and has lived in Musselburgh all his life. He attended Whitecraig Primary School and then Musselburgh Grammar School. While at school, as a past time he spent every weekend helping out at Edinburgh and Lasswade Riding Centre. At the beginning of his 5th year at Musselburgh Grammar school he was offered a job with tower Farm Riding stables and because of his lifelong love of horses accepted and is still employed there today.

Leigh has been an active supporter of Musselburgh Festival for many years participating in the ride outs and the fancy dress parades from the age of 7. When he was 8 he received the Howie Trophy for the youngest rider which still has pride of place in his home. Leigh is a member of the Crusader’s riding club and has taken part in many of the Border Common ridings. He also has his own horse, Nimbus and takes part in many local show jumping competitions and has won many trophies. His hobbies are horse riding, listening to music and socialising with friends.

Laura Paterson - is 18 years old and moved to Musselburgh at the age of 1. She was educated at Campie Primary and Musselburgh Grammar Schools. Whilst at Musselburgh Grammar she was a prefect, given the Mansfield School of Music prize and awarded Junior Dux in her fourth year for academic achievement. Having learned to play the trumpet since the age of 9, Laura got involved being part of many ensembles such as East Lothian Youth Wind Band and Jazz Band and in her 6th year took up the opportunity to teach trumpet to primary school pupils throughout Musselburgh. In September, Laura will begin studying Maths at Heriot Watt University and will hopefully go on to become a teacher where she hopes to incorporate her hobbies which include singing, playing the trumpet, swimming, horse riding, shopping and socialising. Laura was a member of the 8th Musselburgh Brownies and 3rd Musselburgh Guides. For many years Laura has been a member of Musselburgh Amateur Musical Association and is in her second year as a committee member.

William Fleming - Musselburgh born William, age 20, was educated at Campie Primary and Musselburgh Grammar Schools. As a youngster he attended Sunday school at Fisherrow Coast Mission and was a member of the 61st Anchor Boys and Boys Brigade, representing them at various athletic and swimming events.
A late starter to rugby, he now plays for the Musselburgh Rugby Club first XV where one of his keenest supporters is his grandfather, also William Fleming who played for the team in the early 50s. His love of the sport extends beyond playing and he coaches his younger brother Michael's rugby team as well as watching all their games. His education continues at Edinburgh Napier University where he is in his second year studying Computer Network Engineering. When not at university or on the rugby pitch William can usually be found in the gym, on the golf course or enjoying his new found hobby of horse riding. 

Rachael Brown -Is 18 years old and was born and bred in Musselburgh, attending Campie Primary School and Musselburgh Grammar School where she was a prefect. Rachael now attends Edinburgh University and is studying primary teaching. She attended both rainbows and brownies in Musselburgh. My main hobby is dancing, attending Alpha Dance Academy from the age of 3 studying jazz, hip hop, tap and ballet in which I have a grade 5 distinction exam. Rachael also started Irish Dancing when she was 8and has had much success achieving several trophies and medalswith her greatest achievement so far, reaching the World Championships in Belfast in 2008. Rachael attended Sunday School at Fisherrow Coast Mission and works part time in New Look at Edinburgh Fort.