Gatehouse of Fleet Gala

The Gala Week held at the end of July at Gatehouse of Fleet is a typical series of summer celebrations in the Border tradition including Common Ridings, Torchlit Procession followed by Fireworks and Gala Parade. Other festival highlights include a variety of sporting fixtures, fancy dress, dances and competitions. The festival usually lasts just over a week, beginning and ending on a Sunday and with Gala Day itself on the first Saturday in August.