Lochaber Young Writers

That this House congratulates Harriet Spencer and Niamh Wright, pupils at Ardnamurchan High School, on their outstanding achievements in the 2024–25 Rotary Young Writer competition; notes that Harriet won the senior category and Niamh the intermediate category at local level, before progressing to the Rotary District level representing over 90 clubs across southern Scotland, where Harriet was awarded runner-up in the senior category and Niamh won the intermediate category; further notes that Niamh went on to achieve third place at the Great Britain and Ireland level for her story The Sun, the Stars and Maria, written on the theme of Wonderful Water; commends the support of Ardnamurchan High School, in particular English teacher Deborah White, as well as local judges Fiona Scott and Mark Entwistle; applauds Lochaber Rotary Club for fostering creative opportunities for young people; and wishes both Harriet and Niamh every success in their future writing endeavours.