PROFILE: Cllr Vicky Nicolson

SNP CLLR NICOLSON is originally from Ayrshire and came to live in Edinburgh back in 1995.

She said: “I was a young student and within months of living here I fell in love with this amazing city. I went on to have my family here and we have spent more than twenty happy years here.

“I love spending time with my children, my dog, gardening, holidaying in Scotland, being with family and friends, reading widely, enjoying the live music offered, especially country music and keeping up with politics, and being both connected with my community and a community connector.”

She told us about one day since the election: “This morning I got up early and finalised a full council motion, tidied up an SNP conference motion about inclusion for individuals who live with a learning disability and replied to emails from residents. I went to Orchard Bank, had a walk with residents concerned about road works and rubble left behind.

“I took my dog a walk to Easter Drylaw Park, noticing how much better it looks following our Community Council's recent litter pick but also noticing other areas needing done.

“I wandered along to Goldenacre and visited a couple of the lovely shops there and then took a bus into town, reflecting on the excellent training I've had and how much my experiences as a single parent, a council officer for 20 years and a community councillor/activist have helped me quickly find my feet but also how much there is to learn.”