FALKIRK COMMEMORATION - 23rd JULY 2022 |
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| This year's Commemoration was organised by the Society of John de Graeme, assisted by the Society of William Wallace and several other groups including the Clan Ranald Trust and Britannia XIV. Falkirk town centre was transformed into a performance area, with stalls and a variety of acrobats, dancers and people in period costume. A service was held at the memorial cairn, new saltire raised, blessing from Ken Shirra of the Knights Templar, speeches by Gordon Aitken and Jean Brittain, and wreaths laid. This was followed by a mock battle, demonstrating the use of the schiltrom against heavy cavalry. Then everyone took their places for the march into town behind the pipe band. Wreaths were laid at Trinity Kirk, at the graves of Sir John de Graeme and Sir John Stewart. Following this various activities took place in and around Trinity Kirk and in the main street.
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Ken Shirra gives the blessing |
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The assembled crowd |
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Preparation for the wreath laying |
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Gordon makes his speech |
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Jean Brittain makes her speech |
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Wreaths are laid |
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Wreaths are laid |
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The memorial cairn |
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The schiltrom prepares to face the cavalry |
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The cavalry in waiting |
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The schiltrom stands firm |
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Cavalry attack |
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Demonstration of tactics |
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The march to Trinity Kirk begins |
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The march en route |
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Coming up through the town |
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In the main street |
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Entrance to the Kirk |
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Assembled at the grave of Sir John de Graeme |
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Kids should always know how to form a schiltrom! |
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Teaching continues... |
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The kids had a great time |
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Featured in the local press |
Thanks to Michael Balahura, Jinty and many others for the photos |
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