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Scotland's Olympic medallists arrived in Edinburgh today. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Louise Martin CBE, Chair of sportscotland, today welcomed home the Scottish medallists on Team GB on behalf of the nation at a reception at Edinburgh Castle. Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy MBE and silver medallists Katherine Grainger MBE, Ross Edgar and David Florence arrived back in Scotland to a heroes' welcome following a hugely successful Olympic Games for Team GB. The medallists were treated to an open top bus parade down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Park. Commending the medallists Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "Very few athletes achieve the honour of being selected to represent their country as an Olympian and I am sure that all of Scotland will join me in congratulating the very successful Team GB, its 32 Scottish members and our four Scots medallists. "The Scottish Government's overriding priority is to see an increase in sporting participation rates throughout Scotland and the success of our four medallists can only be a major influence on our young people and help inspire the heroes of tomorrow." Speaking at Edinburgh Castle Louise Martin CBE, Chair of sportscotland said: "Team GB had a fantastic Games and we are very proud of all the athletes including the 32 Scots in the team. The achievements of the four Scottish medallists will hopefully inspire and motivate our young people to take part in sport and physical activity and engender the belief that they too can succeed." http://www.scotland.gov.uk |
