
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.
Meet The Court

The Provost
Elizabeth Park

Senior Bailie
Derek Green

Middle Bailie
Lee Frickleton

Junior Bailie
William Calder

Baron Bailie
Martin Brown
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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.

Past Provosts of the Deacons Court

John Cunningham
2018-2021

Jim Carlin
2015-2017

Jack Adair
2012-2014

Norman Cummings
2009-2011

David Rae
2000-2002

Ken Lindsay
2006-2008

Ed Morton
1997-1999

Bruce Jamieson
2003-2005

Hector Woodhouse
1994-1996

Jim White
1991-1993

Ian Stobie
1982-1984

Tom Baird
1988-1990

David Cook
1979-1981

Jim Shanks
1985-1987

William Wilson
1975-1978
