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Comrie Flambeaux

 

Whilst the origins of this ancient custom are lost in the mists of time, the tradition is maintained by local voluntary effort. Each Hogmanay as midnight is announced by the bells of Big Ben the flambeaux are lit. The torches, consisting of long thick birch poles with tarred rags tightly bound to the tops, are paraded around the village preceeded by the pipe band and followed by a fancy dress parade.

Once the procession returns to Melville Square prizes are presented and the torches are cast over the Dalginross Bridge into the waters of the River Earn. This is supposed to signify the casting out of evil spirits.

Many of the villagers follow this on with the custom of 'First Footing' which usually involves a dfferent type of spirit entirely!

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