Traditional music lovers flock to Copshaw

Newcastleton Music Festival
Newcastleton Music Festival

Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival will once again pull in the crowds this weekend, officially getting underway tomorrow and running until Sunday, but some enthusiasts have already arrived, booking their favourite camping spot.

There will be the usual competitions and the popular winners’ concert on Saturday night.

But most of the weekend is given over to sessions.

And Saturday incorporates the not-to-be missed Copshaw Common Riding.

At its head this year is Tub Jock Elliot II, elected in a public ballot in May,