An exciting opportunity has arisen for all groups and communities across Edinburgh, who may be interested in taking part in this years ‘Edinburgh Riding of the Marches’ as detailed below.
Edinburgh Riding of the Marches will be the finale to the city’s Edinburgh 900 celebrations, drawing the year-long programme to a close with a lively procession, celebrating Edinburgh and all who live here.
The organisers are looking for groups and communities in the Edinburgh area to join the procession. Their aim is to have 900 local people processing up the Royal Mile following the pageant of riders to the Mercat Cross. There, the Lord Provost will salute the riders and receive the ceremonial flag for safe-keeping.
If your community or group could bring colour, noise and interesting pageantry to the procession, register now. The organisers are open to all types of groups. Each group may have up to 15 participants. Fill in the online form of Edinburgh Riding of the Marches’ website to note your interest and they will get in touch with you.
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You would need to be available from 1.45pm to 3pm on Sunday 14 September. Your group will gather in Queens Drive, Holyrood Park. The People’s Procession will follow the Riding of the Marches up the Royal Mile to the High Street at West Parliament Square.
You can still participate as a spectator (for free), joining residents and visitors for across the globe who come to marvel at this historic re-enactment which commemorates Randolph Murray’s return with the ancient Blue Blanket and the tragic news of the defeat of the Scottish Army at the Battle of Flodden. Find out more about Edinburgh 900 – Edinburgh Riding of the Marches.
