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.
. 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.
. Royalty on tour
The Queen and Herald salute the crowds through the streets of Loanhead. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
. In the running
These youngsters took part in the sporting events in the park. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
. Cheers for the miners
These former miners took part in Saturday's parade. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
. Pipe up
The massed pipes and drums brought noise and colour to the big day. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
. Flying high
These youngsters took to the skies at the shows. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
. Crowning glory
The Crowning Lady Elizabeth Alexander and Chairman Ross Perfect. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
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.
3. Royalty on tour
The Queen and Herald salute the crowds through the streets of Loanhead. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley
4. In the running
These youngsters took part in the sporting events in the park. Photo by Joe Gilhooley LRPS. Photo: Joe Gilhooley