Motion · S5M-15738 · 6 Feb 2019
Benedict Morris, Young Traditional Musician of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Airdrie-based fiddle player, Benedict Morris, on being named the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019; understands that he won the prestigious event on 27 February 2019 at the City Halls in Glasgow; notes that Benedict faced five other finalists but that the judges were unanimous in awarding him the honour; understands that this competition, which is part of the annual Celtic Connections festival, is seen as the premier accolade for young musicians in their field, and wishes Benedict the best with his career in traditional music and his other endeavours.
Supporters (18)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6 Feb 2019
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Annabelle Ewing 6 Feb 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 6 Feb 2019
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 6 Feb 2019
- Alison Harris 6 Feb 2019
- Bill Kidd 6 Feb 2019
- Richard Lyle 6 Feb 2019
- Rona Mackay 6 Feb 2019
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 6 Feb 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Annie Wells 6 Feb 2019
- Sandra White 6 Feb 2019
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 7 Feb 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 7 Feb 2019
- Ruth Maguire 7 Feb 2019
- Maureen Watt 7 Feb 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 18 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.