In short
- The catalogue has one agency in Edinburgh, Tartan Models.
- The agency works in Edinburgh and London and shares its roster privately with clients.
- There are more Scottish agencies in Glasgow.
Modeling work in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. The jurgita.com catalogue lists Tartan Models here: it presents itself as a selective talent agency based in Edinburgh and London, representing a small roster of models across fashion, commercial and editorial work. It says it shares its roster privately with clients.
The same provisions of the 1973 Act and the 2003 Conduct Regulations apply in Scotland as in England and Wales. Work here is mostly commercial, and fashion week is in London.
The nearest markets
- Glasgow – three agencies, two of them BFMA members.
- Newcastle – two agencies in North East England.
- London – the main market, with fashion week and 90 catalogue agencies.
How to get started
- Take simple digitals in daylight and write down accurate measurements.
- Compare the Edinburgh agency with the three in Glasgow: their boards are shown on their profiles. Fashion and runway work usually needs an agency in London as well.
- Apply through each agency's official channels. Under UK rules an agency may not charge a fashion or photographic model any upfront fee, not even for a place on its website. Even so, some agencies in the catalogue, mostly children's and commercial ones, charge a registration or portfolio fee: the profile states the amount, so check it before you apply and compare. Being listed is not a recommendation. Do not pay under pressure or before you have the terms in writing; other warning signs are in the glossary entry on modeling scams.
- A Lithuanian citizen needs permission to work in the UK, and an ETA on its own is not enough. Permissions, contracts, tax and the rules for minors are covered on the United Kingdom agencies page.