NEW NOMINATION PROCESS FOR STANDARD BEARER & PRINCIPAL GUEST
Details of the nomination process for 2024 will be announced in January.
STANDARD BEARER
The Standard Bearer of Innerleithen is introduced at the beginning of May and installed during Games Week. He carries the Blue Banner of St. Ronan’s and plays a leading role throughout Games Week. He is the representative of the Burgh and travels with his Lass and Supporters to neighbouring towns as they celebrate their own festivals during the summer months. The Standard Bearer goes on to be right and left hand supporter and retires from the flag party three years after his own year in office. The Standards Bearer is expected to take an active part in the work of the Games Committee during his term of office and beyond.
PRINCIPAL GUEST
The Principal Guest is invited to give the main address during the Cleikum Ceremonies (17 July 2015) and presents St. Ronan and the Dux Girl with their medals. He or she is involved throughout Games Week. The Principal Guest is often someone who has been associated in some way with the town through his or her activities or interests or who has shown a commitment to the life and work of the community. Equally, he or she may have less current links with the area, but through some association, have an interest in the affairs of Innerleithen or St. Ronan’s Games. Principal Guest is a one year, honorary appointment.
STANDARD BEARER
The Standard Bearer of Innerleithen is introduced at the beginning of May and installed during Games Week. He carries the Blue Banner of St. Ronan’s and plays a leading role throughout Games Week. He is the representative of the Burgh and travels with his Lass and Supporters to neighbouring towns as they celebrate their own festivals during the summer months. The Standard Bearer goes on to be right and left hand supporter and retires from the flag party three years after his own year in office. The Standards Bearer is expected to take an active part in the work of the Games Committee during his term of office and beyond.
PRINCIPAL GUEST
The Principal Guest is invited to give the main address during the Cleikum Ceremonies (17 July 2015) and presents St. Ronan and the Dux Girl with their medals. He or she is involved throughout Games Week. The Principal Guest is often someone who has been associated in some way with the town through his or her activities or interests or who has shown a commitment to the life and work of the community. Equally, he or she may have less current links with the area, but through some association, have an interest in the affairs of Innerleithen or St. Ronan’s Games. Principal Guest is a one year, honorary appointment.
