The 2025 introduction Evening took place on Friday 11th April.
Our first fundraising event of the year, the ‘Introduction Night’ is a traditional event when our newly elected Edinburgh Captain and Edinburgh Lass are introduced. These highly coveted roles are filled by elected candidates, who will be presented with their titled Sashes, installing them in their roles as the City of Edinburgh’s Principals for the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches.
The evening included the Official Declaration by the Edinburgh Lord Provost, Robert Aldridge, a buffet, disco and a fantastic raffle.
OUR 2025 EDINBURGH CAPTAIN & LASS
Congratulations to Adam Geehan and Kirsten Lees!
Adam is 23 years old and serves with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and Kirsten is 21 years old and works at Tower Farm Riding Stables in Edinburgh.
Their roles as Captain and Lass will include volunteer and community work, representing Edinburgh at various civic events and at the Scottish Borders Common Riding Festivals and Events, charity fundraising and of course leading the cavalcade of horses up the Royal Mile at the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches on Sunday 14th September.
They have a very busy schedule ahead and they will be supported by the outgoing 2024 Principals, Robbie Houstoun and Kirsty Symon.
We wish them all the best for a fantastic year ahead!
OUR 2024 EDINBURGH CAPTAIN & LASS
2024 Edinburgh Captain, Robbie Houstoun
Captain Robbie Houstoun serves with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
2024 Edinburgh Lass, Kirsty Symon
2024 Lass Kirsty Symon is an Equine Hospital Groom at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
