Principal Characters
Queen of the South: Dena Shortall is a fourth year student at Dumfries High School, and previously of Noblehill Primary. Dena is very excited about her year as Queen and the memories the role will bring with it!
Queen of the South Party ( from left to right)
Left to Right: Attendant: Mary Jane Pringle, Key Bearer: Sarah Williamson, Key Bearer: Kenzie Murray, Attendant: Julia McMurdo
Sarah-Jane is in her fourth year at Dumfries High School. In Guid Nychburris 2011 she has the honour of being one of the Queens Attendants.
Sarah has taken part in many Guid Nychburris events as a member of the band, and this year is honoured to have the chance to take part as Key Bearer.
Kenzie Murray is 15 years old, she loves acting and singing and would like to follow a drama career when she leaves school. She is very happy to be picked as one of this years key bearers!
Julia was honoured to be chosen by her school to be Attendant to the Queen and to represent Dumfries High School in this year's Guid Nychburris.
Cornet Elect: Scott Cowan is a keen follower of Guid Nychburris since his time as lynor to Donald Stewart and Lauren Patterson in 2009! He currently works as a Farm Business Consultant after years of studying, travelling and working in the family contracting business. He is very honoured to be elected and is looking forward to a great year celebrating Guid Nychburris in 2011
Cornets Lass Elect: Lesley Thomson has been a keen follower of Guid Nychburris since she first rode the marches at the age of 10. Lesley has many equestrian years behind her from her days on the hunt yards but now follows a career as a sales trainer for Arnold Clark. Lesley is overwhelmed with being given this opportunity and hopes you all come out to join us in her year of office.
From left to right: Scott Hiddleston, Donald Miller, Ewan Burgess, Chris Beattie
Lynor: Donald Miller is currently president of Edinburgh Agricultural Society, and at 21 is finishing his studies this year at the Scottish Agricultural College. He has little experience with horses but looks forward to the summer ahead.
Lynor: 23 year old Ewan Burgess lives on the family farm at New Abbey. He is a keen showman, showing his pedigree cattle locally and nationally. He is delighted to be picked as a lynor this year.
Lynor: Aged 22, Chris (better known as CB), lives in Torthorwald. Chris has only been on a horse once, but he is honoured to be a Lynor and is looking forward to supporting Scott and Lesley this year.
Pursuivant: Kenny Spence
Pursuivant Men:
Kevin Edgar Danny Key Andrew Porteous
Chairman: Robert Kennedy, passed Cornet and current president of both Cornets Club and Guid Nychburris Association. Robert is also a local Farrier in the area.
Director of Riding. Andy Bell is also a past Cornet and Vice Chairman of the Cornets Club
Crowning Lady: Being a proud doonhamer Kate Groom is delighted to be given this opportunity as crowning lady for 2011 and is excited about being part of such a historic pageant.
Singer: Holly Little is 16 years old and currently studying for her highers at Dumfries High School. Holly has been singing since the age of 7, she is very proud and honoured to be asked to sing at this years Guid Nychburris celebrations and is looking forward to a very exciting day!
Courier: Jamie McKenzie has been involved with the agriculture industry since leaving school. He hs ridden and followed the marches since his first outing at the marches in 2000. He is really looking forward to his role as Courier in 2011
Town Clerk: Kenny McCall is a previous Cornet and current vice chairman and Ceremonial Convenor for Guid Nychburris with his team of helpers. Kenny will continue his traditional role as town clerk for 2011.
Provost: Jack Groom "It gives me great pleasure to celebrate one of our best loved traditions. Guid Nychburris has alays been a fantastic experience and this year will be no different!"
