Tuesday 18th of June 2024 saw the annual "Linlithgow Marches' take place in Linlithgow, Scotland.
History of the Marches:
As early as the 1200s, communities needed to ensure their boundaries were secure. Within these defined areas, the settlement's rules and privileges were enforced. A well-marked territory allowed a town to collect taxes and customs duties, create its own laws, host weekly markets, lease mills, and maintain standards of behaviour and craftsmanship.
Like many other royal burghs in Scotland, Linlithgow fiercely protected the land that provided its wealth and advantages. Unlike most other Scottish communities, Linlithgow still conducts an annual patrol of its boundaries, known as the Marches. On this special day, the entire community gathers to celebrate and reinforce the values that unite them: camaraderie, fellowship, loyalty, fraternity, and a shared sense of history and local pride.
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