In Galston a young man courted not at the girl’s father’s house but at the alehouse, where the landlady sent for her and the match was made over ale and whisky. On the second day after the wedding came the creeling: a small basket was filled with stones and the young men took turns to carry it, letting the girls catch them for a kiss. At last the creel was left to the bridegroom, and he carried it until his bride took it from him, which showed she was pleased with her choice. The minister of Galston described it in 1792.
The Creeling at Galston
Printed under 8 September · Galston, Ayrshire
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A small creel, or basket, is prepared for the occasion, into which they put some stones
From Hone's Year Book, cols. 1051-1052. Read the original
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