Edinburgh back-three specialist Jack Brown has signed his first professional contract with the club.
The 20-year-old Scotland A international has been rewarded after a breakthrough campaign in which he has made 10 appearances.
"This means everything to me," Brown said. "I was born and raised in Edinburgh – this is my city, this is my club, and pulling on the castle and representing the capital of Scotland is something I never take for granted.
"Running out at Hive Stadium gives me a buzz like nothing else. I love playing for this team and I really enjoy working with Sean [Everitt] and the rest of the coaching staff – they've pushed me to become a better player every single day.
"I can't wait to see what the future holds. I want to keep improving, keep earning my place and give everything I have for this club."
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt believes Brown is making encouraging strides and can be a real asset for the club in the future.
He said: "Jack has all the attributes to succeed at this level. He's tall, athletic, has a big boot, he's courageous and he's calm under the high ball – that combination is exciting in a back-three player.
"He now has the opportunity to earn his place in the senior squad and really kick on. We're looking forward to watching him do that."
