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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Youths chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Men during the Ba Game chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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6 March 2025

Men during the Ba Game chase after the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 6, 2025, in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which starts in the 1700s, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh), getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw, and decorated with ribbons, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game.

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11 March 2022

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Youths challenge for the “hailed” “Ba” during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 10, 2022 in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. ( Credit: Rob Gray )

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11 March 2022

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A boy reaches for the Ba, while a young girl looks on during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 10, 2022 in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. ( Credit: Rob Gray )

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11 March 2022

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A man is tackled while he carries the “Ba” during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 10, 2022 in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. ( Credit: Rob Gray )

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11 March 2022

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Youths challenge for the “hailed” “Ba” during the annual 'Fastern Eve Handba' event in Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders on March 10, 2022 in Jedburgh, Scotland. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, takes place today and involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. ( Credit: Rob Gray )

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