Moving story of courage, humanity and love - direct from Edinburgh

The remarkable story of Edinburgh Direct Aid is told in a new e-book being launched in the Capital next week.

- by Julie Douglas

Written by veteran journalist Fred Bridgland, former foreign correspondent and assistant editor at The Scotsman, From Scotland, With Love highlights the courage and humanity of ordinary people confronting conflict around the globe.

The introduction has been written by acclaimed BBC war correspondent and former MP Martin Bell, who describes the story as “one of everyday persistence and civilian heroism”.

The book chronicles the pioneering work of Edinburgh Direct Aid, founded by Dr Denis Rutovitz and his wife Prof Jeanne Bell in response to the Bosnian War.

It will be launched during a special fundraising event taking place at Stockbridge Parish Church, 7b Saxe Coburg Street, from 6pm to 8pm on November 1.