Currie Library - Summer Reading Challenge - August 2010

David with the children to whom he presented awards for taking part in the programme run by Currie library

Volunteer Awards Ceremony - June 2010

David presents a certificate to Olivia O'Keefe, a volunteer with Home Link Family Support at an Awards ceremony to honour volunteers from a number of organisations in Edinburgh Pentlands.

Edinburgh Napier University Retired Staff Tour - 16th November 2009

David welcomes retired staff from Edinburgh Napier University on a visit to the Scottish Parliament. 

Wear it Pink Day 2009

David wears it pink in support of the Breast Cancer Campaign

Nether Currie Primary School - 29th September 2009

David does a Q& A Session with P7 children from Nether Currie Primary School on their visit to the Parliament. 

Refuse Collection Dispute - 23rd July 2009

David and his MSP Colleague Gavin Brown inspect the rubbish piling up on the streets of Edinburgh.  They called on the Council to bring in contractors to clear the backlog. 

Federation of Small Business (FSB) - July 2009

David meets with members of the FSB to discuss policy issues in Committee Room 5 of the Parliament

10th Anniversary of the Parliament - 1st July 2009

David looks on as the Queen enters the Debating Chamber to address Parliament

Oxgangs Fun Day - June 2009

David with Dennis and Linda Williams and the Bellettes who performed at the Fun Day in Oxgangs Broadway

Swanston Golf Club - May 2009

David attended the events at Swanston Golf Club to mark the opening of its new holes.

Swanston Golf Club - May 2009

David and Ethel Jack, President of the Scottish Ladies Golf Association unveil the commemorative stone.

Swanston Golf Club - May 2009

The commemorative stone.

St Mark's Primary School - 8th May 2009

St Mark's hosted a visit from teachers from Finland, Norway, Germany and Denmark representing schools involved in the Commenius Project and David is pictured with them in the Debating Chamber.

Project Linus - April 2009

David meets some of the volunteer quilters who make and donate special comfort blankets to children who are ill or in need at a display of their work in the Parliament.

Lions United Nations Day - 18th March 2009

David hosted a reception for members of the Lions Club in the Scottish Parliament to honour their charitable work at home and abroad.  Michael Russell the Scottish Government Minister for External Affairs also attended and spoke at the event.

Murrayburn Primary School - 9th February 2009

David welcomes staff and pupils from Murrayburn Primary School on a recent visit to the Parliament

Lord Trimble - 6th February 2009

David welcomes David Trimble, Nobel Peace Prize-winner and former First Minister of Northern Ireland to the Scottish Parliament.  David is now Lord Trimble of Lisnagarvey and a Conservative Member of the House of Lords

Help our High Street Campaign - 5th February 2009

David and his fellow Conservative MSPs launch their campaign to encourage applications to the £60 million Town Centre Regeneration Fund set up as a result of their efforts in this year's Budget negotiations with the SNP

www.HelpOurHighStreet.com

St Joseph's Primary School - 29th January 2009

David with staff and pupils from St Joseph's Primary School on a recent visit to the Parliament

October 2008

David celebrates the passage of the Scottish Register of Tartans Bill with fellow Conservative MSP Jamie McGrigor who sponsored it through Parliament

George Watson's College - September 2008

David with a group of students from Santiago in Chile who are taking part in an exchange with George Watson's. 

"Inspiring Volunteering" Awards Ceremony - May 2008

David presents an award to the team from the Water of Leith Conservation Trust at a ceremony in the Parliament to recognise volunteers from a number of projects across the city.

Anti Racism Campaign - May 2008

David admires a tapestry done by the pupils of Broomhouse and St Joseph's Schools which was displayed in the Scottish Parliament.

Currie Riding of the March - May 2008

Raising the Currie flag at this year's ceremony prior to the riding of the boundaries of the parish in which about 40 horses and riders took part.

Juniper Green Bowling Club Opening Day - April 2008

David delivers the first bowl of the new season in his capacity as Honorary President of the Club.

Re-Union Canal Boat Launch - 4th March 2008

David at the launch of the new Re-Union Canal Boat at Edinburgh Quay.  

The boat is available for hire by schools, community groups and companies for trips on the canal.

Broomhouse PS visit the Parliament  -
25th February 2008

David with staff and pupils from Broomhouse Primary School on a recent visit to the Parliament.

CIS Cup Draw - 1st November 2007

The draw for the semi final of the CIS Cup was made at the Scottish Parliament. Hearts supporter David is pictured with the cup and Alex Fergusson the Presiding Officer of the Parliament who helped make the draw in which Hearts came out against Rangers (eventually).

Making a Difference Day - 27th October 2007

David helps out at the Barnardo's shop in Westside Plaza on "Make a Difference Day" which promotes volunteering in Scotland.

Reading Voyage, Wester Hailes Library - September 2007

David with children who took part in this summer's reading scheme at the library

Visit to Boots - September 2007

David visited Boots in Princes Street to see how local pharmacy services in relation to minor ailments can complement the  work of the NHS and take pressure off GPs.

Beijing No. 8 School Visit to the Scottish Parliament - August 2007

David and Rory Mackenzie, Head Teacher of Balerno High School with a party of students from this school in Beijing which is twinned with Balerno. 

Picnic in the Park - 30th June 2007

Following the formal ceremony attended by Her Majesty the Queen, David is pictured at the open air concert which marked the 3rd Session of the Scottish Parliament.

Braidburn School - June 2007

David with staff and students in the Debating Chamber of the Parliament.

David meets Wallace - June 2007

David poses with Wallace on his visit to the Scottish Parliament to promote "Wrong Trousers Day" which raises funds for children's hospitals and hospices throughout the UK

May 14th 2007 - Group Meeting

The 17 Conservative MSPs get together in the Parliament for their first group meeting

May 9th 2007 - Swearing In Ceremony

David is sworn in as the MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands at the ceremony in the Parliament.

May 4th 2007 - Election Night

David makes his "victory" speech at the count.

Picture courtesy of West Edinburgh Times

May 4th 2007 - Election Night

Declaration of the Edinburgh Pentlands result by the Returning Officer.

Picture courtesy of West Edinburgh Times

Currie High School - March 2007

David showing a group from Currie High School and its Kenyan link school, Chogoria Girls High School round the Parliament.

Marie Curie Cancer Care – March 2007

David visits the Marie Curie caravan at Westside Plaza which is publicising its campaign to make it easier for terminally ill people to die at home. 

Scotland Club Rugby Team – March 2007

David with members of the Scotland team showing them round the Parliament in advance of their 18-11 victory over Ireland at Meggetland.

Unite the Clubs Rally - February 2007

David attended the rally outside the Scottish Parliament organised by City football clubs to campaign for better pitches and facilities.

Wester Hailes Rep Council - February 2007

David with members of the Rep Council at the opening of the exhibition in Westside Plaza to mark its 25th Anniversary.  (Picture courtesy of West Edinburgh Times)

Stevenson College - November 2006

David McLetchie with Susan Bird, Principal of Stevenson College at the opening of its new Enterprise Centre.

Pentland Hills Charity Walk - September 2006

David at Harlaw Ranger Centre before setting off on walk in aid of Hope and Homes for Children charity.

Currie Youth Club - July 2006

David with Councillor Alastair Paisley at the start of his sponsored bike ride which has raised over £1,500 for Currie Youth Club