However, part of the tradition on the Fair E’en is an opportunity to see the amazing arches and displays put on at the homes of the participants in the pageant.
And it’s not just the people of Bo'ness who take to the streets to walk round, they are joined by people from miles around.
Billed as Europe’s biggest children's festival, the Bo’ness Fair never disappoints as families and friends pull out all the stops to transform front gardens with towering arches.

5. Bo'ness Arches
Euan Jackson, Chief Lord in Waiting outside his arch Photo: Michael Gillen

6. Bo'ness Arches
Two members of the retinue in this household - Ava Love, Queen of the Fairies and Finlay Love, Guard of Honour Photo: Michael Gillen

7. Bo'ness Arches
Flower girl Freya ... with her rollers in on the eve of the big day Photo: Michael Gillen

8. Bo'ness Arches
Page boy Lewis Jackson is delighted to show the crowds his arch Photo: Michael Gillen


