The Deacons Court

The Court of the Deacons of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Linlithgow is a voluntary organisation made up of deacons from town organisations, other duly elected members and all living Past Provosts.

Their prime function is to finance, organise and manage the Riding of the Marches. This is a year round task which annually gets more difficult as Marches Day costs rise to nearer £50,000. Through annual dances, Burns Suppers, Street Fairs, raffles and donations the necessary money is raised to pay for the many expenses incurred in running the town’s historic events.

Everyone riding the Marches with the Deacons Court, including the Provost, Bailies and officials all generously donate towards the fund raising efforts as costs continue to rise, currently to around £120 per person.

Meet The Court

The Provost

Derek Green

Senior Bailie

Lee Frickleton

Middle Bailie

William Calder

Junior Bailie

Margaret Johnston

Baron Bailie

Martin Brown

Clerk of the Court

Catriona Grant

Town Cryer

David Duncan

Halberdiers

Pamela Banks & Duncan Steven

The Deacons

The Deacons Court consists of full, co-opted and honorary members who volunteer to fulfil a variety of roles through the year; from attending meetings, work parties, organising fundraising events and much more. While there are members of all ages and backgrounds, the thing that they all have in common is a love for The Marches and upholding the traditions of that great day.