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Saturday, 30th July 2011 The horses will gather at Balcarres Road to be mounted at 8.30 a.m. After the presentation of a scroll at Pinkie House by the Honest Lad and Lass to the Headmaster of Loretto School, they will then make their way to meet the rest of the ride at Pinkie Pillars.
The route of the Procession is: High Street, New Stone Bridge and turn left on to Eskside West crossing the river at approx 9.20 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE ANY PUBLIC CARS GOING TO FA'SIDE MUST ENTER FROM BIRSLEY BRAE, NEAR TRANENT
After fording the Esk at the Roman Bridge the ride will proceed over Mall Avenue into Inveresk Road and continue to Newbigging, turning right towards Inveresk. The ride will proceed through Inveresk making their way to the Grove where they will take the cycle track to the Cowpits, proceeding through Whitecraig and on to Carberry Brae.
The ride will move to Hillhead Farm and turn right down Elphinstone Road where the ride will turn left moving onto the railway line crossing Elphinstone Road at approx 10.30 a.m. arriving at Fa'side at approx 10.45 a.m.
The ride will sit on Crookston Road whilst the Official Party make their way to the castle. Water for the riders will be available at Crookston Road rather than Fa'side Castle
Fa'side Castle
After the flag lowering ceremony the ride will leave at 11.15 a.m. down Crookston Road turning right towards Wallyford over the by-pass, left towards Crookston Road on the north side of the bypass and travel to Barbachlaw via tracks to rejoin the road west of Wallyford. Through Wallyford, left into Wallyford Loan Road to Levenhall roundabout, left into Hope Place to back of the racecourse to Balcarres Road at 11.45 a.m.
The ride will proceed via Goosegreen Crescent, the Electric Bridge along New Street to Mountjoy Terrace, where the ride will take to the beach and spectacular gallop to the Harbour at 12.30 a.m. The ride will then go via New Street and Lochend Road to Market Street to assemble at the Ship Inn for the traditional Stirrup Cup.
The procession will reform in Market Street (West End) and at 1.00 p.m. prompt where the parade is joined by the band and carriages and then proceeds to the Town Hall where the Burgh Flag will be returned at 1.30 p.m. to Councillor Barry Turner "unsullied and unstained".
The medal for the youngest, oldest rider and Best Dressed Horse & Rider taking part in the ride-out will also be presented at this time. The ride and carriages will then proceed to the Racecourse.
THE HONEST TOUN'S ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY, HOWEVER OCCASIONED, TO HORSES, PONIES, SPECTATORS OR PARTICIPANTS AT ANY EVENT ORGANISED BY THE COMMITTEE.
ALL RIDERS ATTENDING THE RIDEOUT DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
THE MARSHALLS ARE IN CHARGE.
At the Racecourse
The activities at the Grandstand will commence at 1.00 p.m.
Attractions include:
Fun for all the Family
Face Painting
Bird of Prey Display
Kiddies Shows
MUSSELBURGH AND DISTRICT ATHLETIC CLUB
'MUSSELBURGH FESTIVAL RACES'
Musselburgh and District Athletic Club will be hosting the 'Musselburgh Festival Races' on Saturday 23rd July
10K Race (starts 10.30am)
£10 entry if member of Scottish Athletics, £12 others
Enter at http://www.q-buster.co.uk
Competitorss must be over 16, No entry on the day for 10k: Registration from 8.45am to 9.45am
(Under 16 Fun run starts 12.00noon. Free entry: Register on the day)
For further information please see www.musselburghac.com
Races under UK Athletics Rules and scottishathletics Permit
The races are on a flat course, made up of paths and tracks.
Race Registration, the Start and the Finish will all be at Loretto School’s Playing Fields. The entrance is at the corner of New Street and the River Esk just by the footbridge. |
