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Motion · S5M-17166 · 2 May 2019

Downie's Cottage Awarded Five Stars by VisitScotland

Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Jackie and Calum Innes of Downie’s Cottage at Braemar for achieving a five-star review from VisitScotland after restoring the 1850s cottage from dilapidated ruins; commends the hard work and dedication to renovate the building into a luxury self-catering cottage that enjoys stunning views over Braemar, a well-established tourism village; acknowledges that the cottage has now achieved the highest possible grading from the national tourism authority's Qualification Assurance scheme; recognises the efforts to maintain traditional features of the cottage, including exposed beams, lime-washed floors and a “hingin lum”, and thanks Jackie and Calum for the positive impact that it considers this renovation will have on attracting tourists who wish to explore the Cairngorms and enjoy a traditional stay in Aberdeenshire.   

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.