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November 2009 - Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal Canongate kirk supported the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal and twenty-four shoeboxes from the parish are heading to Eastern Europe for Christmas. www.blythswood.org |
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6 September 2009 - Riding the Marches, Canongate
The ancient tradition of Riding the Marches in Edinburgh was revived in 2009 after an absence of over 60 years. Riding of the Marches in Edinburgh was first recorded in 1579 and was held on a regular basis until 1718. Since then, only a “one off” ride has been held in 1946 to mark the end of the war. Around 250 horses and riders took part in the 2009 ride. Riders headed through countryside on the South of the City into the Pentlands then back to the Braid Hills. The cavalcade rode into the city centre for the finale of a procession up the Royal Mile to the Mercat Cross, where the declaration was made to the Lord Provost.
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28 June 2009 - The visit of Her Majesty The Queen
HM The Queen arriving at Canongate Kirk ©Rob McDougall |
HM The Queen after being presented with a posy of flowers by Miss Anna Gardner ©Rob McDougall |
HM The Queen leaving Canongate Kirk ©Craig Cross |
©Craig Cross |
©Rob McDougall |
The crowd greeting HM The Queen as she left Canongate Kirk ©Craig Cross |
1 July 2007 - The visit of Her Majesty The Queen
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