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Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Some of the “Ba’s” on display in a local newsagents shop ahead of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Local people walk past boarded up shops ahead of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Local people still shopping in boarded up shops ahead of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Ceremonially decorated hand ba’s in the market place, held up for display ahead of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A group of youths challenge for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. An unidentified youth with “Ba” in hand is challenged by others for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A group of youths challenge for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. An unidentified youth with “Ba” in hand is challenged by others for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. An unidentified youth with “Ba” in hand is challenged by others for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A collection of ceremonial “Ba’s” seen 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A group of youths challenge for the “Ba” “hailed” 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. Press photographers gain an elevated position to capture the action 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A group of youths challenge for the “Ba” “hailed” 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. An unidentified youth with “Ba” in hand is challenged by others for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. An unidentified youth with “Ba” in hand is challenged by others for the “Schule Ba” the first to be “hailed” at the start of 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A man underneath the maul of bodies, appears in a little discomfort, during the Mens Ba at 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A man underneath the maul of bodies, appears in a little discomfort, during the Mens Ba at 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A man underneath the maul of bodies, appears in a little discomfort, during the Mens Ba at 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 )

Jethart Hand Ba', Jedburgh UK

Jedburgh, Thursday 10 March 2022. A man underneath the maul of bodies, appears in a little discomfort, during the Mens Ba at 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 )