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Traditional Burryman march, South Queensferry, 9 August 2019

Pictured: Burryman Andrew Taylor sets off on his tour of the town with his attendants and followers.

The folklore character the Burryman carried out his annual walk through the streets of Queensferry to mark the start of the Ferry Fair, traditionally having a glass of whisky at every bar on the route. Covered head to toe in over 20,000 burrs, the tradition dates back hundreds of years.

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Pictured: Burryman Andrew Taylor sets off on his tour of the town with his attendants and followers.<br />
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The folklore character the Burryman carried out his annual walk through the streets of Queensferry to mark the start of the Ferry Fair, traditionally having a glass of whisky at every bar on the route. Covered head to toe in over 20,000 burrs, the tradition dates back hundreds of years.<br />
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© Dave Johnston / EEm

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Traditional Burryman march, South Queensferry, 9 August 2019