At an event in Edinburgh on Saturday evening, artist Richard Demarco was named 2025 Scottish European of the Year by the European Movement in Scotland.

Mr Demarco who is 95 was not present but Chair of the European Movement in Scotland, David Clarke, said the award will be made to him at a private ceremony soon.

The certificate awarded by EMiS reads:

“In recognition of his lifelong commitment to European culture, his championing of the values of free expression through the Arts, his numerous contributions to enriching the cultural life of Edinburgh and Scotland, his internationalism and his championing of unity and peace across Europe.”

Me Demarco is the only British citizen to be awarded the European Citizen’s Medal by the European Parliament. Born in Edinburgh, he is an Italian-Scot.

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