South Queensferry prepares for a change in tradition as the Burryman steps down
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South Queensferry prepares for a change in tradition as the Burryman steps down

1 hours ago · Originally published 15 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: Country diary: Down the road from the Edinburgh fringe … a true local tradition of costume and whis…
After 15 years in the role, Andrew Taylor is passing the mantle of the Burryman to 30-year-old Cameron Forrester in South Queensferry. The annual procession sees a local volunteer covered in thousands of burdock seedheads walk a seven-mile route to collect for charity, ensuring this long-standing community custom continues for another generation.
Source: Guardian Env West Lothian
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