Burry Man parade gets started in South Queensferry

Flanked by assistants Andrew Findlater and Duncan Thompson, Andrew Taylor plods through seven miles through the streets of South Queensferry covered in 11,000 thistle burrs.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Aug 2013, 22:01 BST
Burry Man Andrew Taylor parades the streets of South Queensferry with assistants Andrew Findlater and Duncan Thompson. Picture: Esme AllenBurry Man Andrew Taylor parades the streets of South Queensferry with assistants Andrew Findlater and Duncan Thompson. Picture: Esme Allen
Burry Man Andrew Taylor parades the streets of South Queensferry with assistants Andrew Findlater and Duncan Thompson. Picture: Esme Allen

Andrew spent nearly nine hours in his hot and prickly suit as part of the ancient, annual Burry Man parade.

Thought to ward off evil spirits, the Burry Man is also a symbol of rebirth, regeneration and fertility.

Pictures: Esme Allen