Edinburgh Riding of the Marches commemorates the return in 1513 of Randolph Murray clasping the Ancient Blue Blanket Banner with the tragic news of the defeat of the Scottish Army at the Battle of Flodden. 280 Horses traverse the boundaries of Edinburgh before culminating in a procession along the Royal Mile culminating in a ceremony celebrating the return of the flag at the historic Mercat Cross.<br /> <br /> Pictured: Edinburgh  Captain 2016 Paul Richards and Edinburgh Lass 2016 Cheryl McVay-Edwards
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