Alistair Barclay - Alistair is 19 years old and is Musselburgh born and bred. He was educated at Campie Primary School and Musselburgh Grammar School where he was a prefect in 5th and 6th years. Upon leaving school Alistair attended Oatridge College where he achieved the Preparation for Racing Certificate which led to his current employment with local racehorse trainer George Foster. He was a member of the 61st Boys Brigade Junior section and being an enthusiastic sportsman has played for both Musselburgh Windsor and Musselburgh Rugby Football Clubs. As his job suggests he is a keen horseman having been a member of the Crusaders Riding Club since the age of nine and serving as Club President for two years. Alistair has been an active supporter of the Musselburgh Festival for many years participating particularly in the ride outs and the fancy dress parades. He has also taken part in many Border Common Ridings and Festivals. Other hobbies include playing football and going to the gym.

Lynsey Buchan - Lynsey is 18 years old and was born and brought up in Musselburgh. She was educated at Stoneyhill Primary and Musselburgh Grammar Schools. Were she was a prefect for her senior years, and was elected Caird house captain in her sixth year. Lynsey is currently studying Adult Nursing at Stirling University. She was a member of the 9th Musselburgh, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and went onto help as a Brownie leader. She attended North Esk Sunday School, and was a member of Musselburgh Congregational Junior Choir. From an early age Lynsey has enjoyed dancing and danced for Alpha Dance Academy. Her hobbies consist of swimming, shopping, and socialising with family and friends.

John Baxter - John is 23 years old and is Musselburgh born and bred. He was educated at Pinkie St Peters Primary School and Musselburgh Grammar where he was appointed Head Boy and awarded the Bill Caird Trophy for service to Caird House.
John has a partnership in a walking tour company in Edinburgh, West Port Tours, and is also employed as a tour guide operating from North Berwick with Seafari boat trips.
As treasurer of the Crusaders Riding Club and chairman of the Attendants' Association, John takes an active role in the Musselburgh festival having previously been an attendant with the Musselburgh official party, an experience he greatly enjoyed.
John's hobbies include watching and playing football, camping, music and horse riding.

Nicola Hunter - Nicola is 19 years old and has lived in Musselburgh all her life. She was educated at Campie Primary School and Musselburgh Grammar School where she was a prefect. Nicola is currently employed by Campbell and Timmons Dental Practice, Bridge Street, Musselburgh, as a Trainee Dental Nurse.
Nicola also attends Telford College where she is studying for her national certificate in Dental Nursing. Nicola was a member of Musselburgh Swimming Club and progressed to swim with the East Lothian Swim Team. She was also a member of 7th Musselburgh Brownies and 9th Musselburgh Guides.
Nicola also became a member of the Crusaders Riding Club at the end of last year.
Her hobbies include swimming, going shopping and socialising with friends.

Keir Robinson - Keir was educated at Campie Primary School and Musselburgh Grammar School, where he was elected as House Captain of Moray house and was a prefect in his 6th year. Currently studying Human Biology at Queen Margaret University Keir has the intention of a career in secondary school teaching.
Keir works part time at the Hole in the Wa’ and is also a football referee. Football refereeing is one his hobbies that he really enjoys. He helps out at a lot of the youngsters games for Musselburgh Windsor.
In his younger days Keir played for Musselburgh Rugby Club, where he won many honours in the mini section including the “May Barnard Trophy”. He has also been a part of the Musselburgh Windsor, playing football for a couple of seasons. His new passion and hobby is coming from his newly acquired riding skills.
Keir is very grateful to be asked to join the official party this year.