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GALLERY: Edinburgh is invaded by giant pandas… kind of

The Scottish capital is hosting the semi-finals of a global competition to become an ambassador for panda conservation.

14/10/12 6,232 Views 1 Comment

IF YOU GO DOWN to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. Assuming, of course, the woods are Edinburgh, Scotland.

The city is being invaded by giant pandas today to promote a global competition, the semi-finals of which have been taking place in the Scottish city this weekend.

The Chengdu Pambassador competition will see four people from around the world taken on a five-month-long tour around the world promoting the cause of panda conservation.

24 people were shortlisted for the European semi-final, taking place in Scotland this weekend.

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    Honor Llewellin 2, getting a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Honor Llewellin 2, getting a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Sisters Sally and Sophie Shaw get a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Sisters Sally and Sophie Shaw get a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Sally and Sophie Shaw get a cuddle from the giant pandas. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

  • Chengdu Pambassador competition

    Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Honor Llewellin 2, getting a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Honor Llewellin 2, getting a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Sisters Sally and Sophie Shaw get a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Sisters Sally and Sophie Shaw get a cuddle from the giant pandas on Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Sally and Sophie Shaw get a cuddle from the giant pandas. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)
  • Giant pandas have descended on Edinburgh this weekend for the semi-finals of the Chengdu Pambassador competition, which offers a chance for four people to become global Pambassadors and tour the world with a message of conservation. (Mark Runnacles/PA)

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