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In South Queensferry, Scotland, a centuries-old tradition known as the Burryman takes center stage — a man covered head-to-toe in sticky burdock burrs walks nine miles through town for over nine hours to bring good luck, collecting donations that fund charity. This year marked Andrew Taylor’s final walk after 14 years, with Cameron Forrester set to take over in 2027. Though its origins are shrouded in mystery — possibly tied to ancient village rituals or harvest charms — the event remains a beloved community staple, culminating in the Ferry Fair festivities and drawing crowds eager to cheer on this unique, whiskied-through-straw spectacle.

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