1 What is your earliest memory of Edinburgh? I remember as a child my dad, a university professor, used to bring me to the Edinburgh International Science Festival every year.
2 What are your memories of school? My family spent a couple of years
in Orsay, northern Paris, and it was here I started my school life at the local Matinele. My first teacher was an artist and my class spent many happy hours working on our Impressionist creations.
3 Where is your favourite place in Edinburgh and why? The Aquatic Rooms on Leith Walk is a great place as I love my tropical fish. I am always on the lookout for new, interesting and rare fish. I can happily spend an hour browsing and watching the fish.
4 What are the best things about Edinburgh? Edinburgh is a fantastic city. I love the diversity of the people and cultures, the restaurants and finally its size.
5 What would you change about the city? I would focus on having fewer road works and fewer potholes. I know these two are probably a contradiction but both frustrate me.
6 Describe a perfect Edinburgh day/night out. It would be a beautiful sunny day spent having lunch at Centrotre on George Street followed by a relaxing afternoon in Princes Street Gardens.
7 Which sports interest you? I love football and skiing. I am an Aberdeen fan so enjoy, (although that isn't always the correct word) going to watch them play, both at home and away.
8 What was your most embarrassing moment? About four years ago I cut my thumb badly doing some dodgy DIY. Having to explain my stupidity for the next six months when I couldn't type was very embarrassing.
9 What is your greatest achievement? Launching the new Business Stream brand last November.
10 Sum up Edinburgh in three words. Beautiful, fun, friendly.
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