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Forging Fair Trade links with Ecuador

This week I joined Dario Sepeda, Ecuador European Regional Fair Trade Coordinator, and Juan Diego Stacey, Trade Commissioner of Ecuador, at Holy Rood High School to thank pupils for their support.

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Good luck Hibs!

On behalf of the city – or one half of it, at least – I would like wish Hibernian the very best of luck in the Scottish Cup Final on Sunday.

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One year on...

It's been a whirlwind first year as Edinburgh's Lord Provost

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A fond farewell to the Fortress of the Sea

You will probably have heard that HMS Edinburgh is in town to celebrate her retirement.

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Tribute to fallen Edinburgh soldier

One of the three soldiers killed in a roadside attack in Afghanistan yesterday was educated in Edinburgh.

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Top Scots

As Edinburgh’s Veterans’ Champion, it was my honour to welcome 1 SCOTS home and to present them with the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh.

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Open your eyes to refugee destitution

I have signed the Stop Destitution campaign petition.

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Hearts in the right place

I joined Hearts legend John Robertson at Tynecastle this week to help to launch the club's new stadium tour and exhibition.

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Sir Chris Hoy announces his retirement

Throughout his glittering career, Sir Chris has been an outstanding ambassador for Edinburgh and an inspirational role model for our city's young people.

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Fruits of the loom

I recently made my first visit to Dovecot Studios to meet with the weavers and to take a tour of the 100 year old tapestry studio.

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