From a fire-breathing reiver to breath-taking fireworks, it's a surefire success

THE seventh Hawick Reivers Festival proved the biggest and best yet, with a host of highlights which brought the town and its colourful history to life.

The annual event, which has become a popular date in the calendar, transported the town back to the days of fire and steel and the 'riding families' with a packed programme of events that ranged from rousing traditional concerts to a dazzling fireworks display.