MARCHES DAY
05.00
Flutes and Drummers parade through the Burgh, Linlithgow Bridge and Blackness rousing the inhabitants and visiting the homes of the Provost and Bennie family before visiting the Brig where they are hosted by Barbara Braithwaite MBE
06.00
Pipes and Drum follow the same route as the flutes to provide a second wake up call
07.00
The Linlithgow Reed Band provide a moment of reflection as they perform the 23rd psalm at the West Port before making their way to the home of the Provost
08.00
The Provost's Party takes breakfast in the town hall
10:30
Provost's Party, Round Table, Rotary, 41 Club and Dyers march to the Palace to fraternise
11.00
Procession moves off west from The Cross to Linlithgow Bridge to the sound of the Linlithgow Reed Band playing The Roke *
12.00
Procession from Linlithgow Bridge to Lowport and then to Blackness
13.15
The Civic party lay wreaths at the war memorial in Blackness to honour those who march no more
13.45
Fencing of the Court at Castle Hill, Blackness. Installation of Baron Bailie
14.15
The Provost's party lunch in the Marquee in Blackness
17.00
Grand Finale - the Procession goes three times round the Cross Well