WHIPMAN WEEK 2026
Schedule of Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
Kids Rideout – Sunday, 31st May 2026
Closures
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, 31st May 2026 between the hours of 10:00 and 12:30. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Station Road – from Howieson Hall
- Main Street – from Station Road to the Clock.
- Lower Green.
- Chapel Brae
- A702 – from Chapel Brae to Medwyn Road
- Medwyn Road – to Golf Course
Wet weather plan
In the event that the ford is not useable the ride will go up the Main Street and along the A702 to Medwyn Road
Fancy Dress Parade – Friday, 5th June 2026
Closures
Lower Green will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 18:00 and 21:30 for the gathering and culmination of the cavalcade.
Alternative Route –
Northbound – via Main Street and Chapel Brae to point of closure
Southbound – The above in reverse.
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on the 5th June 2026 between the hours of 18:00 and 21:30. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Main Street
- School Brae
- Deanfoot Road – from School Brae to Main Street
- B7059 from Main Street to Broomlee Road
- Bogsbank Road – from Main Street to Fergusson View
- Fergusson View
- A702 – from Main Street to School Brae
No waiting
Parking will be prohibited on 5th June 2026 between the hours of 17:30 and 21:30 on the following roads:
- Main Street – from the A702 to Roderick Place
- Deanfoot Road – from School Brae to Main Street
- School Brae
- Lower Green – from the Old Toll House to Main Street
Saturday, 6th June 2026
Rideout
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on the 6th June 2026 between the hours of 09:30 and 16:30. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Station Road
- Main Street
- Mowbray Slap
- Croft Road
- Deanfoot Road – from Croft Road to Main Street
- Chapel Brae
- A702 – from Dolphinton to a point 100 metres North of Cottage Farm
- Medwyn Road – from the Golf Course to the A702
Closures
Lower Green will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 10:00 and 14:00
Alternative Route –
Northbound – via Main Street and Chapel Brae to point of closure
Southbound – The above in reverse.
No waiting
Parking will be prohibited on the 6th June 2026 between the hours of 09:00 and 16:30 on the following roads:
- Deanfoot Road – from Main Street to Croft Road
- Main Street – from Deanfoot Road to Bogsbank Road
- Lower Green
- Station Road – from Roderick Place to Howieson Place.
Loading will be permitted from 12:30 – 13:15 at the Lower Green.
Kirking of the Whipman – Sunday, 7th June 2026
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on 7th June 2026 between the hours of 10:40 and 11:00. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Deanfoot Road
- Main Street
Family Cycle Rideout – Sunday, 7th June 2026
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, 7th June 2026 between the hours of 10:30 and 13:00. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Deanfoot Road
- Whitfield
- C3 – from Whitfield to Deepsyke Forest
Sports Event – Monday, 8th June 2026
Lower Green will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 17:00 and 21:00 for the bicycle and scooter races and kids and Junior Football.
Alternative Route –
Northbound – via Main Street and Chapel Brae to point of closure
Southbound – The above in reverse.
Sports Event – Wednesday, 10th June 2026
Lower Green will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 18:00 and 21:00 for the cross-country races.
Alternative Route –
Northbound – via Main Street and Chapel Brae to point of closure
Southbound – The above in reverse.
Cross Country Races – Wednesday, 10th June 2026
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on 10th June 2026 between the hours of 18:30 and 19:30. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Station Road
- B7059 from Station Road to Broomlee Mains
- Bogsbank Road
- C4 from Bogsbank Road to A701
Sports Event – Saturday, 13th June 2026
Lower Green will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 12:00 and 22:30 for the community sports and family night.
Alternative Route –
Northbound – via Main Street and Chapel Brae to point of closure
Southbound – The above in reverse.
Procession
The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic on the 13th June 2026 between the hours of 13:00 and 13:45. These closures will only come into effect at such times when under the instruction of a police officer in uniform or appropriate signing is in place.
- Deanfoot Road
- Main Street
- Mowbray’s Slap
- Broomlee Crescent
- Station Road
