Motion · S4M-14929 · 23 Nov 2015

Memorial Unveiled to Assynt Crofters’ Leader, Allan Macrae

Lodged by Rob Gibson Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the unveiling of a memorial dedicated to Allan Macrae, considered the inspirational leader of the Assynt Crofters’ Trust, who died in tragic circumstances in 2013; notes that the North Assynt estate was bought from foreign owners in 1993 and marked the first crofting community buy-out in modern times; recalls that Allan Macrae brought panache and grit to the fundraising campaign and subsequent development of the crofters’ estate over the intervening years; believes that the memorial built next to the trust’s office at Stoer is an inspiration to future community land ownership, and praises the Assynt Crofters’ Trust for its pioneering work.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.