The chieftain o' the Games, Jesse Rae commences proceedings.

Master of Ceremonies was Alistair Hutton, better known as compere at the Edinburgh Tattoo, BBC newsreader and Convener of Scottish Borders Council.

Highland Dancers ready for action.

Coldstream Pipe Band. Their kilt tartan is Nova Scotia and their cap badges bear the Cunningham crest in honour of their founder.

Drum Major, Royal British Legion Jedburgh Pipe Band

Mark Hunter throws the weight.

Melrose Pipe Band

Jig Competition
More to follow shortly