Whipman Week 2026
Full Programme available from Local Shops
Sunday 31st May
10.00am Whipman Kids Ride
Walk ride open to any age from lead rein up
Starting and Finishing from Howieson Hall, West Linton
Friday 5th June
6.00pm Floats gather on the Lower Green
6.30pm Float Judging Commences
7.00pm Installation of Whipman and Lass in the Marquee on the Lower Green
8.00pm Grand Procession of Principals and Floats led around the village by the newly installed Whipman and Lass, Campbell and Anna and the West Linton & District Pipe Band
Saturday 6th June
10.00am Whipman Rideout Leaves Village led by West Linton & District Pipe Band
RIDER REGISTRATION REQUIRED HARD HATS WITH CHIN STRAPS MUST BE WORN and BACK PROTECTORS ARE ADVISABLE. ALL RIDERS MUST STAY BEHIND THE MARSHALS AND FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE RIDE.
Rideout starts from Howieson Hall, Station Road.
There will be a map of the route available to follow the Rideout by car and watch the races.
10.30am Fancy Dress Competition at the Marquee.
Fancy Dress Prize giving in the Marquee directly after judging.
3.30-4pm approx Rideout Returns
4.00-6pm Live Music in the Marquee including Rideout trophy presentations, Town Songs from Visiting Principals.
6pm – Midnight Disco in the Marquee 18+ after 8pm.
Sunday 7th June
10.00am Cycle Rideout
Meet at the Health Centre
Leave 10.30am Fun for all the family and all levels of fitness. Please bring a packed lunch.
10.40am Procession from School Brae to Marquee, Lower Green
Led by West Linton & District Pipe Band
11.00am Whipman Service in Marquee, Lower Green
1.00pm Kids Football (P1-P4)
Junior Football (P4-S1)
Adult 5-a-Side Football
Linton Hotspur FC, New Moor Road
Teams by invitation, Contact: Campbell Forsyth
1.30-4.00pm Dog Show Lower Green
No puppies under 6 months
Cream Teas Served
Pre-Registration Preferred (see whipman.com)
7.00-9.00pm Silent Disco in the Marquee Organised by Socialize
For all the family – see advert in programme
Monday 8th June (All events will be held on the Lower Green, unless stated)
6.00pm Cycle and Scooter events (Nursery/Preschool to S1)
6.30pm Rugby (P1-P3)
Rugby (P4-P7)
Rugby (S1-S6)
7.00pm Junior Netball (P5-Age 14) at the Tennis Courts
Adult Netball (Age 15+ open to all) at the Tennis Courts
Tuesday 9th June
9.30am West Linton Tea & Tots Fun Morning in the Marquee
6.00-8.45pm Junior Disco in the Marquee
Organised by Newlands PTA
6.00-7.15pm Not yet at School – P3
7.30-8.45pm P4 – P7
7:.00pm Adult Cycle Event Meet at West Linton Golf Club
7.30pm Quiz Night at The Gordon Arms Hotel
Wednesday 10th June (All events will be held on the Lower Green)
6.30pm Cross Country Events
Men’s Race
Women’s Race
Junior Race age 8-10
Junior Race age 11-14
Veteran’s Race Over 45 Men and Ladies
7.00pm Bogie Races
For Children age 8-14
*Cycle helmets must be worn.
7.30pm Wheelbarrow Race
Adults (All Wheelbarrows must be decorated)
8.00pm Women’s & Men’s Pillow Fight
Thursday 11th June (All events will be held on the Lower Green, unless stated)
7.00pm Comedy Show in the Marquee
Doors open 7.00pm, show starts at 8pm. Ticket priced at TBC (plus booking fee).
Friday 12th June
7.00pm Summer Ball in the Marquee.
Entry by Ticket Only.
Saturday 13th June
1.00pm Whipman Procession
Led by the West Linton & District Pipe Band. starts at School Brae, walking around the village to end at War Memorial where the Whipman will lay a wreath at approx. 1.25pm.
1.30pm Sports Day Opened by Whipman and Lass on the Lower Green.
Cream Teas available in the Marquee.
1.30-5.00pm Second Hand Book Sale
In the marquee in aid of Newlands Kids & Newlands Parents Council
6:00pm Whipman Market
Craft and Food Stalls. Local Organisations and Bar in the Marquee
6:00pm Tug of War
Junior Tug of War
Ladies Tug of War
Mens Tug of War
8:15pm Grand Raffle and Presentation of Cups and Trophies by the and Whipman’s Lass
8:30pm Closing with The Whipman’s Reel
NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS IN ALL
WEST LINTON WHIPMAN PLAY SOCIETY EVENTS
Whilst every care has been taken by the West Linton Whipman Play Society’s organising committee and relevant landowners in facilitating these events, the committee and landowners will not be responsible for any injury to any person taking part in any way whatsoever in the event nor liable for any damage resulting from any acts or omissions of any participants or spectators. It is the responsibility of those taking part, or their legal guardians in the case of minors, to ensure that participants have appropriate and adequate insurance cover for personal injury and third party liability cover and that they take all reasonable steps to ensure their own safe participation in the events. In particular in relation to equestrian events, they are advised to ensure both they and their mount are both suitable and competent and that riders wear appropriate protective clothing, including headgear. Please note that the organising committee reserve the right to refuse any person from participating in any events.
ISSUED BY SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL AND
THE BORDERS COMMON RIDINGS AND FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION