Frank Ross appointed new Lord Provost at Edinburgh Council

SNP councillor Frank Ross has been appointed Edinburgh's new Lord Provost.

The Corstorphine and Murrayfield representative was sworn into the role at a meeting of the local authority earlier.

He'll convene all further meetings of the Full Council and represent the city on multiple organisations including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Edinburgh International Festival.

Councillor Ross said: “To be appointed as Lord Provost is a great honour and privilege. There is no higher civic honour than being asked to represent the Capital of Scotland on a local and worldwide stage. The diverse elements of civic life must have a voice in our Council chamber and I’ll be working to ensure Edinburgh is as inclusive as possible.

“Drawing on my time as the city’s economy leader, I hope to ensure Edinburgh remains a thriving and successful capital city which celebrates its international ties. I look forward to showcasing Edinburgh as the unique destination it is.”

The City of Edinburgh Council’s Chief Executive, Andrew Kerr, added: “As Edinburgh’s Lord Provost, Frank Ross will act as Edinburgh’s ambassador. He will play an esteemed role promoting Scotland’s Capital at home and abroad.

“I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Frank to the role and to thank outgoing Lord Provost Donald Wilson for his term of office."

Meanwhile, a powershare agreement has been announced for Fife Council.

The SNP and Labour will form a coalition - with the SNP's David Alexander and Labour's David Ross sharing the leadership job.

Dunfermline legend Jim Leishman will continue on as Provost.

In West Lothian, Tory councillor Tom Kerr has been reappointed Lord Provost.