Braw Lads Gathering 2025

DECLARATION NIGHT

The announcement of the Braw Lad and Braw Lass is made from the Burgh Chambers Balcony by the President of the Gathering. The Braw Lad and Braw Lass are asked to say a few words before singing Braw Braw Lads’ and Gala’s Braw Braw Lasses with the townspeople before descending to the front door of the Burgh Chambers where the Braw Lass is presented with a basket of flowers by one of the local schoolchildren. The newly appointed Braw Lad and Braw Lass are joined by their Attendants to dance the “Dashing White Sergeant” with sets of children selected from every primary school in the Galashiels catchment. This is followed by a small private function in the Burgh Chambers before heading to the less formal Declaration Night Social.