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By Fiona Reid
Annan and Eskdale
Piping hot

POPULAR Gretna Green piper Alan Marshall had a special day of his own this week as he celebrated 60 years at the marriage mecca.

He learned his trade as a youngster from older brother Billy and took over piping for couples and visitors after his death in 1999.

Alan said: “It’s been a lifetime really. It means a lot to me, a lot of happy memories. There’s not another job like it. I’ve had some great times, met some good friends.”

Weather fails to dampen spirits at solstice walk

Weather fails to dampen spirits at solstice walk

THE wind and rain did not put people off from attending Annan Harbour Action Group’s annual solstice walk on Sunday