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Peebles Beltane Festival has been cancelled because of coronavirus for the second year running PEEBLES Beltane Festival has been cancelled because of coronavirus for the second year in a row. The secretary of the festival committee, George Blair, issued a statement on social media on Friday, January 22. Mr Blair said it had been a “very difficult” decision, but it was made following advice from Scottish Borders Council and the Scottish Government. Mr Blair’s statement in full Since the resurrection of the Riding of the Marches in 1897, and the introduction of the Beltane Queen Festival in 1899, our focus has been for the enjoyment and benefit for the townsfolk of Royal & Ancient Burgh of Peebles. ....