Motion · S5M-18246 · 16 Jul 2019
University of Edinburgh's Attempt to Save Lyell's Notebooks
Lodged by Alexander Burnett (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party)
Standard Motion 19 supporters
The motion
That the Parliament commends and supports the efforts of the University of Edinburgh in raising £332,000 of the £966,000 needed to save the 294 notebooks of the Scottish geologist, Sir Charles Lyell, from being auctioned abroad; recognises that Sir Charles' writings and many public lectures established him as a world renowned scientist, both at home and abroad, most notably his Principles of Geology, in resonating with the ambition and rigor of Newton's, Principia; notes that this, not only promoted particular geological theories, but also helped firmly establish the integrity and reliability of the developing earth sciences; acknowledges that the university has been granted until 15 October 2019 to meet the target, and encourages the public to pledge their support and donate if possible.
Supporters (19)
- Jeremy Balfour 16 Jul 2019
- Michelle Ballantyne 16 Jul 2019
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Jul 2019
- Peter Chapman 16 Jul 2019
- Maurice Corry 16 Jul 2019
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Jul 2019
- Jamie Greene 16 Jul 2019
- Bill Kidd 16 Jul 2019
- Richard Lyle 16 Jul 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 16 Jul 2019
- Margaret Mitchell 16 Jul 2019
- Alexander Stewart 16 Jul 2019
- Ruth Maguire 18 Jul 2019
- Tom Mason 19 Jul 2019
- Alison Harris 22 Jul 2019
- Annie Wells 25 Jul 2019
- Liz Smith 29 Jul 2019
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 30 Jul 2019
- Maureen Watt 15 Aug 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.