TELEGRAMS of congratulations for the Beltane Queen and her Court, as well as the Cornet and his Lass, arrived in Peebles on Saturday from all over the world.

Congratulations to Queen Emily, Cornet Ross and all involved in Beltane 2017.  We hope it stays dry for your special day. 
Kevin & Carlene Hamilton 
Sunny Beachmere, Queensland
Australia

Congratulations to Queen Emily and her Court, especially to our cousin first courtier Fraser - hope the sun is shining for you on your big day as it is here! 
Ross, Katy and Emma Thomson
San Francisco, California 


Kia Ora From New Zealand. Wishing Queen Emily, Cornet Ross and Lass Eilidh, an awesome an unforgettable day. We both hope that the sun shines on you and everyone present, and that you have had an exciting and memorable week. We’d also like you all to give three big cheers to the Silver Band, the Pipe Band, and all the Folks that work in the background. It wouldn’t happen without them. Have a great day everyone, and all our best wishes and greetings from down under in the shaky islands.
Arohanui, Dave and Karen Coulthard, Wellington, New Zealand

Congratulations Emily, and your Court, may the sun shine on this your very special day, Enjoy it. 
Charlie Connor Gympie Australia

To Beltane Queen, Emily, have a wonderful day.   
From All pupils and staff at Priorsford Primary School
Congratulations to the Beltane Queen and her Court. A special mention to the children from Kingsland Primary School. I hope the sun shines on this glorious day in June.   
Best wishes, Michelle Mackay, former teacher at Kingsland Primary School currently residing in Abu Dhabi.

Congratulations, Jan Gordon, Crowning Lady 2017. Enjoy your Red Letter Day. 
From all at Innerleithen Pipeband

Best wishes to Beltane Queen, Court; Cornet and Lass. Special mention for Chief Maid Ava. Sorry we can’t be there this year.
Stuart Brown and Kung Udon Thani, Thailand

To Skye!!! Sending lots of love and cuddles from sunny New Zealand! I’m such a proud big sister and I so wish I could be there today to celebrate with everyone! Congratulations to the whole court.
Zoe Loughery

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Matthew Thomson, Page 2017.  Hope you enjoy your day.  
From Mum, Dad and James 

Congratulations to Beltane Queen 2017  and her Court. Special congratulations to Heidi Holt, Skye Combe Loughery and Ellie McGovern, Immediate Entourage and Rory Laidlaw, 2nd Courtier. Enjoy your day. 
From Peebles Ex-servicemen’s Pipe Band

Best Wishes to Beltane Queen and Court.  Love to great niece, Chief Maid, Ava Church.  Hope the sun shines and you all have a wonderful day.
Doreen Morton and Family, Christchurch, New Zealand

Congratulations Queen Emily Carrick-Anderson and Court, First Courtier Fraser Carlotti, Crowning Lady Jan Gordon, Cornet Ross Falla and Lass Eilidh Falla. May your day be filled with blue skies and sunshine to celebrate this auspicious  occasion of the crowning of the Beltane Queen. Hoping Beltane Week is an enormous success, leaving lots of happy memories for one and all. Best wishes to all Peebleans. Our thoughts are with you all on this special day.
David Adam (Old Kingsland Boy; 1930’s) and family, Sunny Sydney, Australia

To Beltane Queen Emily, her Court and everyone participating in The Red Letter Day, have an amazing time with plenty of cheering.  We hope the sun shines bright in Peebles. Also Congratulations to the Cornet and his Lass, Ross & Eilidh on your installation.
From Liam Card & Sally Brown Innerleithen Standard Bearer Elect & Lass 2017

Congratulations to Beltane Queen Emily and her Court.
From all your friends in Peebles Cycling Club

Congratulations to Cornet & Lass, Beltane Queen & Court, especially to Chief Maid, Ava with thanks for your lovely singing.
From all at Voluntary Service Social Centre, Peebles

Congratulations to Fraser Carlotti, First Courtier. Enjoy your special day. 
With love from Joanne Floate, Beltane Queen 1980 , and all of the Floate Family.