Selkirk Standard Bearer rides into history
IT was the ancient Greek writer Sophoceles who declared that 'A man growing old becomes a child again.'
Selkirk Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Michael Craig acknowledged those wise words after a morning that will live with him for the rest of his life.
Just moments after returning the Burgh Flag, unsullied and untarnished, he told the Border Telegraph: "I am like a 48-year-old bairn right now, I can't stop smiling."
The paramedic had every reason to smile.
He'd just impeccably led his town in their annual Common Riding celebrations.
Standard Bearers these days, like policemen and doctors, appear to be getting younger and younger.
Michael Craig was an exception to that contemporary rule. And he used every bit of his 48 years' experience to carry out his duties without fault.
Throughout the busy Friday morning schedule he remained calm and authoritative.
He had more than his fair share of mishaps to deal with as several riders from his cavalcade were thrown on their way round the town's ancient boundaries. At one stage a loose horse almost charged into the cavalcade leaders.
Standard Bearer Craig added: "Everything was going really well - the flag change-overs with the attendants were spot on - but a loose horse came galloping into us at Peat Law. Our duty was to protect the flag and that is what we did."
Selkirk survives on its history. Traditions that span generations continue to make this small town thrive. On Friday, paramedic Michael Craig played his own part in keeping that community heart beating.
The 2011 Royal and Ancient Burgh Standard Bearer triumphantly led Souters frae a' the airts to honour customs that stem back as far as the battle of Flodden.
Following the emotive climax to his morning's duties - the Casting of the Colours - Standard Bearer Craig reflected: "Everything was perfect - the weather, the horse, the Toll, the Casting. "I've been waiting for this since I was first made attendant in 2000 and I can safely say it was worth the wait."
From the stirring Rouse Parade of the earliest hours to the return of the Burgh Flag, unsullied and untarnished, Selkirk celebrated. Young and old, Souter and stranger, they became one. Laughter and song filled the early morning air as anticipation built.
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