On 2nd July 2026 King Charles III visited Jedburgh, marking the first royal visit to the Scottish Borders town since 2006. His Majesty participated in the historic Jethart Callant Festival and officially launched a traditional game of hand ba'.

Alan Brydon receives his BEM from Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick & Lauderdale, John Jeffrey, on behalf of His Magjesty the King

The Rotary Club were delighted to present a Life Time Achievement Award to Rotarian John Gray at our Awards Ceremony last Friday. John's contribution to the community of Galashiels ranges from sport, culture, the environment and the support to global, national and local issues for over 60 years. His award was presented by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Ross Gardiner, who passed on the the congratulations from Lord Lieutenant John Jeffrey, who John Gray coached as part of his South of