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Stephen Jardine becomes President of the Cockburn Association

Broadcaster and journalist Stephen Jardine has been appointed as the new President of the Cockburn Association.

The Association celebrates its 150th anniversary later this year. Its inaugural meeting was held on 15 June 1875 and he becomes the 16th President in the Association’s long history.

Richard Price, interim Chair of the Association, said: “ We are thrilled to have Stephen join us as President.

“His passion for the city and his knowledge and enthusiasm will be of great benefit to the Association and to the wider city as well.”

Stephen Jardine said: “it is an absolute honour to take on the role of the President and I look forward to working with the Council of the Association to make the most of the 150th anniversary celebrations and what follows.

“On it’s 150th anniversary I’m honoured to become the new President of @thecockburn – Scotland’s oldest conservation conservation charity.

“I’m looking forward to working with the staff and members to help Edinburgh cherish and value what makes the city special.”

Information on the Association can be found at www.cockburnassociation.org.uk.

Former MEP to become President of the European Movement in Scotland

David Martin, former Labour Member of the European Parliament becomes President of the European Movement in Scotland 

 David Martin, who was the longest serving British Member of the European Parliament until Brexit, has become President of the European Movement in Scotland (EMiS). Mr Martin, who was also the youngest MEP to lead the Labour group in Europe, became EMiS President at the start of 2024.  

Mr Martin said: “The European Movement in Scotland has kept the light on for Scotland’s place in Europe.

“It brings great energy, knowledge and enthusiasm to its campaigning. I am proud to succeed to the presidency of such a dynamic organisation.”

 

EMiS Chair, David Clarke, said: ““We are delighted that David Martin has become our President. He is a great European and a great Scot.

“He has the deepest understanding of the politics of Scotland, the UK and the EU. He also brings a passion for peace, prosperity and democracy, values that are at the core of the European ideal. We are proud to have secured the commitment of such a distinguished political leader.”  

David Martin is a former Scottish European Parliamentarian of the Year and a former European Parliament Trade MEP of the Year. During his time as an MEP, he led on trade and development, human rights, constitutional affairs and democracy. He authored over one hundred reports for the Parliament and served for 15 years as its Vice-President, leading reforms of its working methods.  

David Martin was a Member of the First Minister of Scotland’s Standing Council on Europe. He was a visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow (2019-2022) and Senior Fellow at RSIS in Singapore, one of Asia’s leading centres of International Studies.  He was educated at Heriot Watt University and the University of Leicester. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of the Punjab, in recognition of his work to strengthen relations between the EU and Pakistan.    

David Martin becomes EMiS President in succession to the SNP’s Michael Russell, who has taken up a public appointment.