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West Linton Whipman

West Linton Whipman - Tommy Davidson - and his Lass - Angela - with their family at the installation.

The West Linton Ride Out is on June 6^th 2009, however the “Week” will run from the 5^th to the 13^th June, with the addition of May 31st -

The Ride Out is always the first Saturday in June. The Installation being the Friday before the first Saturday in June.

Main Ride Out: Saturday 6th June 10.30am from Howieson Hall Farm, Station Road, West Linton.
Ride expected to return to the village at approximately 3.30pm

Installation of Whipman & Lass 2009: Friday 5th June 7.30pm, Lower Green, West Linton
Saturday 6th June Family Fun Day 2pm, Lower Green, West Linton
Sunday 7th June Kirking of the Whipman - time & location to be announced
Sunday 7th June Family Cycle Ride Out 10.30am
Wednesday 10th June 7pm, Bogie & Wheelbarrow races Lower Green, West Linton
Saturday 13th June 1pm, Sports Day Lower Green, West Linton.

Further event details coming soon.

Selection details of the West Linton Whipman:

When is selection:

During February

Who makes the selection:

Residents of the district including the villages of West Linton, Carlops, Newlands, Kirkurd, Lamancha and Dolphintonvote on their choice of Whipman in a secret ballot, the results of which are counted by the Selection Committee (comprising the President and Chairman of the Society and the current Whipman). There is no candidate list, canvassing or hustings but lots of discussion takes place in the community.

How is the new principle notified:

A representative of the Selection Committee invites the nominated person to be that years Whipman.

Other selection traditions:

The selection is kept secret until the evening of the Introduction Concert in mid-April and is one of the highlights of the districts year.