Aims of the Club
Hawick Callants Club
Formed in 1904, the aims of the society are:
- The cultivation of local sentiment
- The preservation of the ancient customs and institutions of the town of Hawick
- The fostering of local art and literature
2025 Officials
President: Mr Robert W Halliday
Vice President: Mr Graeme Hodgins
See below for a full List of Officials.
Hawick Common Riding
Hawick Common Riding
On this website is a comprehensive essay on the Common Riding: its traditions and origins. This was first written in 1983 by the Callants Club and Ron Taylor, and has been revised over the years as things have changed. It remains the definitive guide to Hawick Common Riding. The essay comprises 18 chapters; it covers all ceremonies and traditions; and is an invaluable and easily-read reference.
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Publications, Books, CDs
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But through it a' betide what may
I'll cherish aye the same
The far off Hawick o' Callant days
My long lost Scottish hame.
My hung'ring heart will constant yearn
For scenes that hain the past
The Borderland, the Borderland,
My first love and my last.
J. E. D. Murray
OOR AIN AULD TOON
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Publications, Books, CDs
In this article you can read a brief history of Hawick and its colourful past.
Written by renowned local author Ian Landles, the article describes in a nutshell what is special about the town of Hawick.
Club News
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Club News
Club news now appears on the club facebook page. The link below opens in facebook. If you wish to view without logging into facebook, click the "X" on the top right corner of the facebook pop-up.