Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. UK, Festival of Marymass dates back to the Middle Ages & the rich pageantry of this fair draws old Irvinites home in August each year. In the 1920s interest was flagging credit is given to the then Provost of the Royal Burgh of Irvine, Peter S Clark, for first proposing that a Marymass Queen be chosen and crowned as a part of the ceremony.A meeting took place with the Captain of the Carters as a result 4 local school children are chosen as Queens, & 2 page boys,.A crowning ceremony at the TownHouse followed by a parade to Ivine Moor/ All floats are horse drawn

Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. UK, Festival of Marymass dates back to the Middle Ages & the rich pageantry of this fair draws old Irvinites home in August each year. In the 1920s interest was flagging credit is given to the then Provost of the Royal Burgh of Irvine, Peter S Clark, for first proposing that a Marymass Queen be chosen and crowned as a part of the ceremony.A meeting took place with the Captain of the Carters as a result 4 local school children are chosen as Queens, & 2 page boys,.A crowning ceremony at the TownHouse followed by a parade to Ivine Moor/ All floats are horse drawn Stock Photo

RFID:2D8CWTA

Image details

Contributor:

Alister Firth / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2D8CWTA

File size:

51.3 MB (2.5 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

5184 x 3456 px | 43.9 x 29.3 cm | 17.3 x 11.5 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

21 August 2011

Location:

Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, Uk

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Marymass, contrary to common belief, is associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and not Mary Queen of Scots. Irvine, in earlier times, celebrated Assumption Day on the first Tuesday in August, and it was known as Mary's Mass. Market stalls were set up in the High Street and supplemented with various side-shows.Marymass as a festival is also celebrated (but not on the same date) at the towns of Ellon (Grampian) and Geddes (Nairn).

Search stock photos by tags

Similar stock images

RMDCHGAP–Dragon boat team rowing towards the race start point on the River Irvine, as part of Irvine's Marymass Festival. North Ayrshire

RMWB42GM–Irvine, UK. 24 August 2019. Irvine's Marymass Festival is an historic event that began as a medieval horse show and is now the largest festival in the West of Scotland attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. This historical pageant is organised by 'The Irvine Carters' Society' which was first formed for business and charitable purposes and can trace its origins back to 1753. Image of DANNY KERR from Irvine who has been the Captain of the Carters for 13 years. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

RF2D8CX08–Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. UK, Festival of Marymass dates back to the Middle Ages & the rich pageantry of this fair draws old Irvinites home in August each year. In the 1920s interest was flagging credit is given to the then Provost of the Royal Burgh of Irvine, Peter S Clark, for first proposing that a Marymass Queen be chosen and crowned as a part of the ceremony.A meeting took place with the Captain of the Carters as a result 4 local school children are chosen as Queens, & 2 page boys,.A crowning ceremony at the TownHouse followed by a parade to Ivine Moor/ All floats are horse drawn

RM2HT1MB0–The Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine, North Ayrshire,Scotland,UK

RMDCHGB1–Dragon boat team rowing towards the race start point on the River Irvine, as part of Irvine's Marymass Festival. North Ayrshire

RMWB42GH–Irvine, UK. 24 August 2019. Irvine's Marymass Festival is an historic event that began as a medieval horse show and is now the largest festival in the West of Scotland attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. This historical pageant is organised by 'The Irvine Carters' Society' which was first formed for business and charitable purposes and can trace its origins back to 1753. Image of DANNY KERR from Irvine who has been the Captain of the Carters for 13 years. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

RF2D8CWHC–Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. UK, Festival of Marymass dates back to the Middle Ages & the rich pageantry of this fair draws old Irvinites home in August each year. In the 1920s interest was flagging credit is given to the then Provost of the Royal Burgh of Irvine, Peter S Clark, for first proposing that a Marymass Queen be chosen and crowned as a part of the ceremony.A meeting took place with the Captain of the Carters as a result 4 local school children are chosen as Queens, & 2 page boys,.A crowning ceremony at the TownHouse followed by a parade to Ivine Moor/ All floats are horse drawn

RMDCHGAA–Two Dragon boat teams at the race start point on the River Irvine, as part of Irvine's Marymass Festival. North Ayrshire

RMWB42GG–Irvine, UK. 24 August 2019. Irvine's Marymass Festival is an historic event that began as a medieval horse show and is now the largest festival in the West of Scotland attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. This historical pageant is organised by 'The Irvine Carters' Society' which was first formed for business and charitable purposes and can trace its origins back to 1753. Image of DANNY KERR from Irvine who has been the Captain of the Carters for 13 years. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

RF2D8CX37–Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. UK, Festival of Marymass dates back to the Middle Ages & the rich pageantry of this fair draws old Irvinites home in August each year. In the 1920s interest was flagging credit is given to the then Provost of the Royal Burgh of Irvine, Peter S Clark, for first proposing that a Marymass Queen be chosen and crowned as a part of the ceremony.A meeting took place with the Captain of the Carters as a result 4 local school children are chosen as Queens, & 2 page boys,.A crowning ceremony at the TownHouse followed by a parade to Ivine Moor/ All floats are horse drawn

RMWB42FH–Irvine, UK. 24 August 2019. Irvine's Marymass Festival is an historic event that began as a medieval horse show and is now the largest festival in the West of Scotland attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. This historical pageant is organised by 'The Irvine Carters' Society' which was first formed for business and charitable purposes and can trace its origins back to 1753. Image of DANNY KERR from Irvine who has been the Captain of the Carters for 13 years. Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News

RF2D8CX3D–Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. UK, Festival of Marymass dates back to the Middle Ages & the rich pageantry of this fair draws old Irvinites home in August each year. In the 1920s interest was flagging credit is given to the then Provost of the Royal Burgh of Irvine, Peter S Clark, for first proposing that a Marymass Queen be chosen and crowned as a part of the ceremony.A meeting took place with the Captain of the Carters as a result 4 local school children are chosen as Queens, & 2 page boys,.A crowning ceremony at the TownHouse followed by a parade to Ivine Moor/ All floats are horse drawn

RMWB42FA–Irvine, UK. 24 August 2019. Irvine's Marymass Festival is an historic event that began as a medieval horse show and is now the largest festival in the West of Scotland attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. This historical pageant is organised by 'The Irvine Carters' Society' which was first formed for business and charitable purposes and can trace its origins back to 1753. Image of WILLIE GEDDES the Carters Fiscal riding APOLLO a 13 year old Clydesdale Gelding.Credit: Findlay/Alamy Live News