Barack Obama to attend Edinburgh charity event in first visit to Scotland
Last updated 7th Apr 2017
Former US president Barack Obama is to make his first visit to Scotland when he addresses business leaders in Edinburgh next month.
The Democrat, who served eight years in the White House, will also answer questions from the audience at the event, which is be held to raise money for charity.
The dinner in the capital on May 26 is thought to be one of his first major addresses since his term as president came to an end.
It is being organised by The Hunter Foundation, set up by leading businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, with tickets for a table of 10 expected to go on sale for approximately £5,000.
All of the cash raised will be split between children's charities in Scotland and the Obama Foundation, set up by the former president and his wife Michelle.
Sir Tom also plans to set aside some seats at the event for local young people.
He said: From the South Side of Chicago to the White House has been an epic, historic journey and it will be a true honour to hear that story from the man who made that journey.
We are both truly proud and delighted to be hosting the 44th president of the United States in Scotland at this event.''