Motion · S5M-17605 · 7 Jun 2019
Jesse Dufton Climbs Old Man of Hoy
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the British para climber, Jesse Dufton, on completing and leading an ascent of the Old Man of Hoy in Orkney alongside his partner, Molly Thomson; notes that the Old Man of Hoy is 450 feet high and is one of the tallest sea stacks in the UK; acknowledges that Jesse was born with 20% central vision but that his sight has deteriorated more since birth; understands that he is the first blind climber to lead an ascent; welcomes that the climb was filmed by Alastair Lee and the intention is for this to be shown at the Brit Rock Film Tour in autumn 2019; understands that Jesse and Molly are now looking ahead to their next challenge, and wishes them the very best of luck with their future endeavours.
Supporters (8)
- Richard Lyle 7 Jun 2019
- Bill Kidd 9 Jun 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 10 Jun 2019
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 Jun 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 17 Jun 2019
- Ruth Maguire 18 Jun 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 19 Jun 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 24 Jun 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.