Donald Anderson
Donald Anderson
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We felt we had been badly let down by Historic Scotland. They were concerned about catering for visitors to the castle and some health-and-safety issues, but suggestions were made to resolve these and with a bit of goodwill and better joint working it could have happened. At the time, I don't think there was a meaningful attempt to do so but we need to ensure that these concerts happen next year.
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We simply don't want residents and tourists to see the Royal Mile in this kind of shape,
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Edinburgh has had a huge increase in out-of-town shopping in recent years and we have to decide whether we have reached the point where it's unsustainable.
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Now I am off the board I can assure you Philip Riddle and VisitScotland will not have an easy ride.
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We recommend that the government articulates our very strong concerns that have been expressed about NMD in the UK.
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They have jumped the gun. I'm sure on reflection they will regret they have done it.
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It may appear a low-level crime, but it's the kind of crime that seriously affects the lives of people in Edinburgh.
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Accusations of genocide are a very sensitive issue and we are attempting to deal with it as such. The accusations are made against the Ottoman regime and are no reflection on the modern Turkish state or Turkish people. I have met to discuss the issue with a range of representatives from the Turkish community and agreed to host a seminar for them to present their view on this period of history.