A former Rotary International Scholar from Iowa has painted a watercolour of Edinburgh which she has donated to the club for fundraising at their upcoming International Night.

Hallie Johnson was a student in Edinburgh studying for a master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh when she was “adopted by the club”.

Hallie Johnson said: “I’m so glad to be able to support Portobello Rotary in this fundraiser, and I am really looking forward to attending my second Rotary International Night as I have extended my stay in amazing Edinburgh.”

There are nine current Rotary Global Scholars hosted by clubs in Edinburgh, Dunbar, Eyemouth and Renfrew who will all attend the evening celebration on Friday.

The event is sponsored by Farmer Autocare who have one of their 21 centres behind Ravelston Ho

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