“INSPIRING” PRESIDENT OBAMA IN SCOTLAND
John Watson OBE pictured with his four sons (from left) Angus, Finlay, Fergus and Sandy
THE Watson Foundation was privileged to be present when President Barack Obama addressed a 1000-strong crowd at Edinburgh’s International Conference Centre.
The 44th President of the United States was in Scotland as a guest of The Hunter Foundation run by Sir Tom Hunter.
The Watson Foundation shares The Hunter’s Foundation’s ideals on philanthropy and helping others.
John M Watson OBE who attended the event with guests of the Foundation and his four sons Angus, Sandy, Fergus and Finlay said: “President Obama was completely inspiring and delivered a speech which enthralled and delighted the audience.
“He is undoubtedly a world-class statesman whose eight-year tenure as President was characterised by success and achievement.
“It was wonderful to welcome him to Scotland and we hope he makes a return visit very soon.”
Obama making his speech
Receiving a gift of a kilt and tartan appropriately made in the colours of Chicago where he grew up and Hawaii where he was born