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East Linton Gala Day
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Sat 13 Jun, 12:15pm - 11:59pm
East Linton · Memorial Park
East Linton, East Lothian
Organised by East Linton Gala
East Linton Gala Day returns on Saturday 13 June 2026 with a jungle-themed parade, coronation, live entertainment, kids' activities, food, stalls and the Traprain Law Race at Memorial Park.
East Linton Gala Day takes over Memorial Park on Saturday 13 June 2026. Theme: jungle. Come in wild costumes for the parade, with prizes for best dressed and best float.
Gather from 12pm at the grassy area down from Bostock on Dunbar Road. Costume judging 12.15pm; parade 12.30pm to Memorial Park. At 1pm the gala king, queen and 2026 royal court are crowned, with piping from Max Smith. Then park entertainment including Seton Shoals, Edinburgh Dance Academy, a licensed bar in the tent, and karaoke at the Bowling Club from 4pm.
Kids' area: inflatables, bouncy castles, sweetie stall, bungee trampolines, mini zoo, toddler soft play and face painting. Gala wristbands (on sale earlier in gala week at East Linton Primary) give unlimited ride access. Food includes the tea tent, BBQ, Jamie's Backyard Pizza and Tommy To You ice cream, plus craft stalls.
At 2pm the Traprain Law Hill Race (10.4km, Carnethy Hill Running Club, £7.50) sets off. Gala week warm-ups include Feast Linton, window judging, family games, kids discos and more; see related listings for dates.
