In Pictures: Loanhead Childrens Gala Day

By Kevin Quinn

Published 27th Jun 2022, 11:21 BST

Loanhead Children’s Gala Day attracted the crowds and even the sunshine on Saturday as the event returned to it’s more traditional June date after three years of disruption caused by the pandemic.

Midlothian’s oldest festival was welcomed back to its usual calendar date after an August event last year and postponement in 2020 due to Covid restrictions, with the people of Loanhead taking to the streets, and Queen, Connie Gibb, crowned.

The Queen's Court on stage. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

1. Holding court

The Queen's Court on stage. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: sub

Herald Callum Roseburgh collects Queen Connie Gibb from her home. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

2. Home fit for a Queen

Herald Callum Roseburgh collects Queen Connie Gibb from her home. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

The Queen and Herald salute the crowds through the streets of Loanhead. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

3. Royalty on tour

The Queen and Herald salute the crowds through the streets of Loanhead. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley

These youngsters took part in the sporting events in the park. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS.

4. In the running

These youngsters took part in the sporting events in the park. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley

Midlothian Queen