Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK Marymass is a festival in Irvine, dating back to the Middle Ages, the modern version of which dates from the 1920s. It was originally associated with the Virgin Mary (rather than Mary Queen of Scots, as is often supposed). ... The festival takes place in mid August. Irvine Carters Society was first formed for business and charitable purposes. Their history is as old as the Incorporated Trades of the Royal Burgh of Irvine. Climbing a greasy pole one of the traditional highlights of Marymass the object is to get the ham which is secured to the top
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 as a festival is also celebrated (but not on the same date) at the towns of Ellon (Grampian) and Geddes (Nairn).
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Location: The Moor, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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