Motion · S5M-16712 · 1 Apr 2019
Kirkintilloch-based Author, James Barclay, Dies at 86
The motion
That the Parliament sends its condolences to the family and friends of best-selling author, James Barclay, who died aged 86 on 24 March 2019; notes that James, who was from Kirkintilloch, was best known for his work, Paras Over The Barras, which was not only a successful novel but also became a sell-out play that is still performed around the country; believes that James had 13 books published, with seven of them being turned into popular plays; understands that his career as a novelist took off after he retired following 30 years in journalism; acknowledges that James is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, and believes that he will be sadly missed.
Supporters (14)
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 2 Apr 2019
- Gil Paterson 2 Apr 2019
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 3 Apr 2019
- Emma Harper 3 Apr 2019
- Bill Kidd 3 Apr 2019
- Richard Lyle 3 Apr 2019
- Gail Ross 3 Apr 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 3 Apr 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 4 Apr 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Apr 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 5 Apr 2019
- Maureen Watt 5 Apr 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 12 Apr 2019
- Ruth Maguire 16 Apr 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.