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HRH attends the launch of START’s Sustainable Scotland Festival
6th September 2010
The Prince of Wales, known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, was greeted by a welcoming crowd as he arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station as part of his START tour on sustainability.
His Royal Highness visited the launch of START’s Sustainable Scotland Festival in St. Andrew’s Square, Edinburgh where he met with local organic food producers, energy providers, bespoke local fashion companies and the public.
Arriving by the Royal train, which runs on bio-fuel, The Duke looked round the stalls and bought a brown felt hat for his wife The Duchess of Cornwall from the Fabhatrix stall.
Fawns Reid, who owns the stall, said she was delighted to sell the hat to His Royal Highness.
The Duke also spoke with Jim Little, of Caurnie Soaperie, based in Kirkintilloch. Mr Little said: “Our soap is long-lasting but it's not as long-lasting as the Monarchy.
"He (His Royal Highness) sticks his neck out for a true cause that he really believes in. I think you can tell he's interested."
The Duke also unveiled a poster on a Lothian bus designed by pupils from Liberton High School.
He concluded his visit by officially opening the Start Living shop in St. James’s Shopping Centre.
The shop offers information on sustainable living, where members of the public can go for advice.
Further information
START: www.startuk.org
Royal tour: Follow the START tour