The Cross Keys, Ancrum

Ancrum Handba' Game 2015

The Ancrum Handba’ is one of the traditional Shrovetide “Uppies & Downies” festival games in the Scottish Borders region, with two teams divided according to birthplace. The game was revived in the 1970s after a gap of over 20 years but its origins are centuries old. It takes place on the Saturday following Jethart Ba. The ribbon-covered balls are thrown from the Market Cross on the triangular village green. The goals are at the east and west ends of The Knowe, one of the main roads through the village, and are a piece of stone wall and the wall of the Manse.

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Hand Ba 2013

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Waiting at The 2013 Jethart Hand Ba

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