DON'T expect too many crows to drop in on this year's Earlston Civic Week.

To herald the start of this week's fun-packed festival scarecrows have been placed all entrances to the town as well as a few locations around the centre.

And they will stay there until the Civic Week conclusion this weekend.

Villagers have already enjoyed a day of pub games at the Red Lion as well as a ramble, car treasure hunt and a football tournament during the weekend.

And on Monday the ever-popular pet show took place at the Cauldie beneath beautiful blue skies, along with a duck race and barbecue.

Last (Tuesday) night athletes of all ages and abilities tackled the Black Hill in roasting hot temperatures.

And throughout this afternoon a children's party will be held in the grand marquee, followed in the evening by the hotly contested quiz.

Earlston's annual celebrations conclude this weekend with a Senior Citizens' bash in the marquee on Friday, followed by Scocha in concert and a late-night disco.

And tomorrow the fabulous fancy dress parade takes place on Saturday afternoon ahead of the sports, torchlight parade and fireworks.