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.

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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.