Media Centre

The 2025 Edinburgh Riding of the Marches will take place on Sunday 14th September.

Here you can apply for a Press Accreditation for the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches and find information and links to media coverage of the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches in past years.

To access our Press Pack of event photographs, please contact us.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Media Accreditation may be provided to working members of the media and must be applied for via the online form below.

Journalists and Photographers Eligibility Criteria:

Types of Media Accreditation can only be granted to working members of the media who are looking to attend the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches in order to produce coverage of the event. Those considered for the Media Accreditation are:

Level 1 – Priority is given to members of the media who regularly report for:

• UK daily national newspapers
• UK evening newspapers
• UK Sunday newspapers, Interational news agencies
• UK specialist equestrian magazines
• UK Consumer and Lifestyle publications
• Freelancers with proof of commission from an outlet from the above list.

Level 2 – Applications will be considered from:

• UK local and regional newspapers
• UK local and regional magazine and online outlets
• Any media outlets based outside the UK
• Known freelancers without a commission

Level 3 – Applications will not be considered from:

• Freelancers without a commission
• Circulars with content limited to advertising
• Hobby photographers or student journalists
• Content Creators, Influencers or Bloggers

Terms & Conditions:

• For security reasons, Accreditation is non-transferable and Accreditation can only be used by the person named and pictured on the Press Pass.
• All Journalists, Photographers and Videographers must have their own Public Liability and Third Party Liability Insurance.
• If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email and further information.
• Your application does not guarantee Accreditation.
• One application must be completed per individual.
• Requests that are not made via the online application form will not be considered.
• Applying for Accreditation means you accept all of these terms and conditions.
• Processing time: the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches receives large numbers of emails and it may take some time to review every application, however we aim to review applications within 5 working days of receiving them.
• The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches reserves the right to reject applications on the grouds of not meeting eligibility criteria as per the application form. Each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There is no appeal process if an application is not successful. Applicants must ensure all information requested is provided at application stage.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FORM

Closing date for applications Monday 8th September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Full Name *

First

Last

You will be contacted for a head shot photo.

Email *

Mobile Number *

Job Title *

Please specify if you are freelance.

Postcode Accreditation Liability

Who are you representing? *

Please list all publications you will be representing.

Address *

Postcode *

Type of Accreditation *

• Journalist
• Photographer
• TV/Radio

If working as a freelancer all requests must include a letter of assignment (or similar letter) from a publishing editor or an established third-party Media organisation. The letter of assignment must be on a company letterhead, signed by the editor-in chief/director of the Media Outlet. You will be contacted for this document. We do not accept applications for Accreditation from Content Creators, Influencers or Bloggers.

Public Liability and Third Party Liability Insurance is required *

• I confirm I have Public Liability and Third Party Liability Insurance.

You will be contacted for a copy of your insurance certificate(s) showing your name and coverage dates.

Commissioning Editor's Details (Name, Organisation, Email Address & Contact Number) *

All freelance photographers and freelancers must have a confirmed commission.

UK Press Card *

• I have a UK Press Card
• I DO NOT have a UK Press Card

You will be contacted for a copy of your UK Press Card.

Full details of how you plan to cover the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches *

Submit

Take a look at some of the articles covering the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches:

Radio Coverage:

BFBS Radio Scotland Breakfast Show, Monday 11th September 2017

Tony McQue interviewed First Officer – and veteran of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines – Alfie Cummings, for BFBS Scotland

BBC Radio Scotland ‘Out for the Weekend’ Radio Show, Friday 15th September 2017

Event Co-ordinator of the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches talks about the 2017 event