Cornet Elect: Russell Blower. Russell was born at Creswell, Dumfries in 1986. He attended St Ninians and then Maxwelltown High School. Russell, now 26, comes from a family that is actively involved with Guid Nychburris and have been keen supporters for many years. His Dad, Arthur, was Courier in 1988. His Uncles, Michael and Raymond Findlater, have also been Lynors. His young brother Bruce was a Lynor in 2008.

A capable rider, Russell has ridden the marches for the past eighteen years, having also been a highly competitive member of the Nithsdale Pony Club at reginal and championship level. 

After school, Russell stated working in farming and then attended the Barony College studying agriculture before embarking on a four month trip to Australia and New Zealand. Since his return he has worked for Mr David Sloan at Tinwaldshaws Farm.   

Russell`s other interests include Rugby and Football and is generally keen on most sports. He will be well kitted out for Guid Nychburris as his Mum owns Buckaroo tack shop. He was a Lynor to Ross Anderson in 2007 and will again be partnered with his 16.3hh horse Lucy.

Russell is extremely proud and honoured to have been elected as Cornet and hopes everyone will join him in celebrating Guid Nychburris in 2010.    

Cornets Lass Elect: Jacqueline Copland. Being Cornets Lass has been a dream of Jacquelines for as long as she can remember, having ridden the marches and supported at various towns for most of her life. Ocassionally, she has proudly brought home best turned out and race trohies. She was educated at Caerlaverock Primary, St Josephs College and finally Stirling University where she gained a BA (Hons) Degree in criminology and sociology.  

Guid Nychburris has long run in her family, her Brother Colin Maxwell being Cornet in 1996 and her sister Julie Maxwell Cornets Lass in 2000. Both have also held the post of Director of Riding. Jacqueline says this makes the honour of being Cornets Lass all the more poignant for her as she will be following in their footsteps or `hoofprints`.

She currently works in Stirling so 2010 will involve a lot of travelling for her with her hobbies mostly centred around her horse and she regularly competes in cross-country. She is also an active mounted supporter of the Dumfries & Stewartry Foxhounds and also enjoys snowboarding when the weather permits.

During Guid Nychburris, Jacqueline will be riding her 17.2 h chestnut gelding Woody and also family favourite Warwick, who will be on his fourteenth Guid Nychburris. Jacqueline says `I will endeavour, along with my Cornet and Lynors, to uphold the traditions surrounding Guid Nychburris and hope that we can make the honour that has been bestowed upon us equally enjoyable for you all`.       

The Cornets Lass was first appointed for the Dumfries Riding of the Marches in 1939.    

Lynors: Peter Stewart. 23 year old Peter was born in Dumfries, living all his life in the family home near Beeswing. He has three sisters, all of whom have been involved in Guid Nychburris. He went to Cargenbridge and Lochfoot Primaries, before moving on to Dumfries Academy and then Glenalmond College in Perthshire. 

Peter has been invloved with family firm DA Autoparts since leaving school, his current role involving dealing with exports to Europe. His interests include skiing, his most recent trip being to the French Alps and also rally driving where he is currently contesting the Scottish Championship.

Peter has always liked the idea of being a Lynor but never thought he would actually be one so he is looking forward to this years festivities and mastering riding a horse in good time.     

Tom Hiddleston. Tom is 23 years old and lives on the family farm with his Mother Jan, Father Colin and brothers and sister Kenny Sam and Lisa. He attended Shawhead Primary and then Dumfries Academy before trying various careers including PE teaching, bar work and gardening, before finally choosing a career in mental health nursing, which currently invloves studies at the Universitry of the West of Scotland in Dumfries.

Socially, Tom is kept busy with Rugby, Golf and sessions in the gym. He currently plays fullback for Dumfries RFC IXV, where he has been the top points scorer for the past five seasons. This year, Tom represented Scottish Universities in Edinburgh, against their French counterparts. Away from sport, he enjoys socialising with friends and occasionally finding time to study. 

Last year, Tom went travelling for six months with four of his closest friends, venturing into Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia before coming home via New York, seeing many weird and wonderful sights along the way. Once his studies are complete, Tom plans another `working` holiday.            

Andrew Walker. Aged 22, Andrew was brought up on his family farm near Closeburn. He was educated at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh before undertaking a degree in law at Newcastle University, graduating last summer. He is currently studying for his legal practice course in order to be able to practice as a solicitor and he is due to complete this in July.

Andrew plays rugby at University in Newcastle and gets involved with the Dumfries Saints whyenever he is back home. He also follows football closely and is a very keen golfer and Skier.

As far as riding experience goes, Andrew has barely been within six feet of a horse never mind on top of one, prior to this Guid Nychburris. However it is very much something which he has looked forward to since since his brother Richard took part last year.    

Lewis Scott. Lewis is 21 years old and attended Georgetown Primary School and then Dumfries High School. He is currently employed at Howie Forest Products in Dalbeattie as a trainee saw doctor. In his spare time, he enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym and also likes socialising and music. 

His family have been involved with Guid Nychburris for many years, his Mum being Cornets Lass in 1979 and his Aunt, Anne Radley, being Cornets Lass in 1989. 

Lewis says: "I feel very honoured having asked to be a Lynor for this year`s Guid Nychburris and am looking forward to the build up to the big week and also supporting Russell as Cornet for 2010. Although I rode many years ago and I have ridden the marches before, I am hoping it all comes flooding back to me".    

The Lynors are selected by the Cornet as his supporters and they assist him in all of his Guid Nychburris duties.

Queen of the South Elect: Abbey King. Abbey says: "I am in 4th year at Dumfries Academy and live at home in Amisfield with my Mum, Dad and little brother. I have danced from the age of two, played the piano for five years and was a keen horse rider, owning my own horse.

As I get older, my priorities are changing and I am beginning to plan for the future with ambitions to qualify as a forensic scientist. For now, I am happy spending time with my friends and I`m really looking forward to my year as queen".      

The role of Queen of the South is to represent the young citizens of Dumfries. The duty of electing the Queen of the South falls in rotation on each of the four Dumfries secondary schools, this year being the turn of St Josephs College.

Queens Attendants: Jenny Pow. Jenny says: "I am currently in fourth year at Dumfries Academy and planning to stay on until 6th year. I previously attended Laurieknowe Primary School where I had the pleasure and honour to be elected attendand in 2006, when I took part in Guid Nychburris for the first time. I dance at least five times a week at different schools in Dumfries and in Edinburgh. I am currently part of `Body Electric Dance and Soul` elite dance troupe, which I find challenging yet enjoyable. My ambition is to take dance on further as a career but I am also considering primary school teaching and I`ll just have to wait and see what happens".  

Adele Aitken. Adele says: "I attend Dumfries Academy and I am currently studying for my Intermediate and Higher exams this year. I had the privilege of taking part in Guid Nychburris in 2006, representing Troqueer Primary School. Therefore, I am delighted and honoured to be taking part in Guid Nychburris again this year".   

Key Bearers: Lucy Graham. Lucy currently attends Dumfries Academy. She previously attended Troqueer Primary School. She has taken part in Guid Nychburris before riding the marches and country dancing at the Midsteeple while at primary. Lucy Says: "I am honoured at the chance to be able to take part this year as Key Bearer".  

Mairi Burgess. Mairi attended New Abbey Primary School before going on to Dumfries Academy. She says: " I am very pleased to be involved in the Guid Nychburris celebrations 2010. Outside of school, I attend Highland dance classes and have done since I was much younger, along with other types of dancing including traditional Irish. 

I have recently begun to compete in Highland and I really enjoy it. I am very interested in dance, music and drama and wish to pursue a career in either home economics or drama teaching".   

Additional Primary School Attendants are: St Andrew`s, Abbie Podlesny. Cargenbridge, Eleanor Drysdale. Lincluden, Chloe Nicoll. Laurieknowe, Chloe McGregor. Calside, Katie Kirkpatrick. Georgetown, Kirsty Masters. Noblehill, Anna Reid. Troqueer, Danielle Grant. Lochside, Ellis Thomson. Brownhall, Kelsie Waterson. Locharbriggs, Joanna Davidson. St Michael`s, Neve McClurg. St Ninian`s, Laura McDonald. St Teresa`s, Jaye Haggarty. Loreburn, Kenzi Laird.    

Additional Secondary School Attendants are: High School, Nicola McRobert. Maxwelltown High, Robyn Brown. St Joseph`s, Rebecca Cochrane.

Singer: Megan Welsh. 5th year pupil Megan will represent Dumfries Academy as the singer for 2010, having been nominated for this role by members of the school music department. 

Megan says: " It is an honour to be part of the Guid Nychburris celebrations in 2010. Singing is a hobby that I currently undertake through performing with my band `Without Reason` and with participating in performances with Dumfries and Galloway Regional Youth Choir. These two activities have allowed me to build my confidence so that I feel I can sing comfortably in the public eye. I am currently studying for Highers at school and hope to go on to University when I leave school next year".         

Chaperone: Miss Dawn Barton. Dawn is a teacher of Pupil Support and Biology at Dumfries Academy. Dawn says: "Being a Guid Nychburris novice, I am excited and also honoured to be accompanying this year`s Queen of the South and her attendants. I am also looking forward to increasing my knowledge of the Guid Nychburris traditions, first hand."  

Courier: Tony Gribbon. Tony says: "I live and work at Waterside Farm Cargenbridge. I went to Cargenbridge Primary School and then Maxwelltown High School. I was a Lynor in 2007 to Ross Anderson and my hobbies are football, horse racing and the odd round of golf. I also enter livestock shows with sum of my animals during the summer. I am looking forward to my year as Courier and here`s hoping it`s a good year for everyone involved".      

Pursuivant: Andrew Cook. Andrew was brought up in Gloucestershire and on leaving school attended the Royal Agricultural College. In 1996 he became Master of the South Shropshire Hunt in Dorset where he met his wife, Jane. In 2006, following the hunting ban, they moved North to reform the Dumfriesshire hounds. The pack was based on Andrews`s own hounds as well as drafts and is now largely homebred. Five seasons on, the D & S as it is now known, is thriving.

Andrew lives in terregles with his wife Jane, his three stepdaughters. their young son Thomas and numerous animals.      

Pursuivants Men: Gary Kempsell, Alex Leslie, Callum Rae & William Morgan.

The Pursuivants Men are selected by the Pursuivant from his personal acqaintances to lend support while carrying out the various duties required of him. 

Town Clerk: Kenny McCall
The Town Clerk`s job is to read out the Charter during the ceremonial part of Guid Nychburris day. The Charter is a document conferring certain rights and privileges on the citizens of the town, most valuable in the middle ages because it nearly always implied freedom from some of the restricted practices of the feudal system and the right to impose taxes.

Crowning Lady: Mrs Jean Tulloch,Lord Lieutenant. She says:"As Lord Lieutenant, It gives me great pleaasure to be involved in this year`s celebrations. Our family has a long history of being associated with Guid Nychburris. My father in law was Pursuivant in 1956, as was my Husband in 1968. Being a native of the Borders, I was brought up with the strong tradition of Riding the Marches and look forward to participating this year, by crowning the Queen of the South".  

Halberdiers: Ewan McCall & Andrew Little.

Provost: Jack Groom. 

Baillies: Micky Collins

Gill Dykes

John Caskie

Tommy Jardine

Bugler: Emma Irving The Bugler provides several fanfares during the historic ceremonial proceedings included in the festivities.

Town Drummer: The Drummer announces to the citizens the coming of the Pursuivant, and to summon them to the Midsteeple to hear the Charter proclaimed. He is in fact the Town Crier.