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West Linton s Whipman Play Society issued the
Peeblesshire News with a statement at 9.29am today (Wednesday) announcing the cancellation of the 2021 celebration. The statement reads: It is with regret that due to the current pandemic, we are having to cancel Whipman 2021. In the current situation the safety of our community is of the utmost importance. Last year Gregor Brown and Lucy Martin were selected as the 2020 Principals, but their roles will be postponed until 2022 when organisers hope the festival can resume. The statement added: Whipman and Lass 2019, Guy and Delia Thorley, will be on duty for another year and our Whipman and Lass Elect, Gregor Brown and Lucy Martin, and other Principals will roll over to 2022.