Motion · S1M-01817 · 30 Mar 2001

Gaelic Cultural Centre for Oban and Lorn

Lodged by Mr Duncan Hamilton Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with interest the conference to be held in Oban entitled Dr Iain Crichton Smith – A Tribute; recognises that this is the first in a series of cultural events held to promote the establishment of a Gaelic Cultural Centre for Oban and Lorn; believes that such a centre would provide a facility for local Gaelic organisations and act as a tourism resource promoting Gaelic language and culture, and welcomes any progress made in driving forward this innovative project.

Note: The member who lodged this motion has provided the following translation:

Ionad Culturail Gàidhlig airson an Obain agus Lathurna

Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a toirt fainear le ùidh an co-labhairt a tha gu bhith san Oban fon ainm An t-Oll. Iain Mac a’Ghobhainn – Moladh, gu bheil I ag aithneachadh gur e seo a’ chiad ann an sreath de thachartsan culturail ann a bhith cur air adhart Ionad Culturail Gàidhlig airson an Obain; a creidsinn gum biodh leithid a dh’ionad feumail do bhuidheannan Gàidhlig ionadail agus gun obraicheadh e mar ghoireas turasachd ann a bhith brosnachadh cànan is dualchas na Gàidhlig, agus a’ cur fàilte air adhartas sam bith ann a bhith toirt a’ phroiseict ùr-ghnàthach sa gu buil.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.