Motion · S5M-19698 · 1 Nov 2019
Eilean Dorcha Festival Generates £2 Million for Island Economy
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Eilean Dorcha Festival on the Isle of Benbecula on its ongoing success; notes that the festival takes place in July and has been running for four years; understands that the festival has safeguarded 12 tourism-related jobs in a rural and peripheral area; commends the organisers for helping to create a £2 million economical boost to the Isle of Benbecula since the festival’s establishment in 2016; acknowledges the cultural, economic and social impact that the festival has had on the local community, and wishes the festival well for its fifth event in 2020 and beyond.
Supporters (12)
- Dr Alasdair Allan 4 Nov 2019
- Claudia Beamish 4 Nov 2019
- Rhoda Grant 4 Nov 2019
- Bill Kidd 4 Nov 2019
- Richard Lyle 4 Nov 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 4 Nov 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Nov 2019
- Gil Paterson 6 Nov 2019
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 7 Nov 2019
- Ruth Maguire 8 Nov 2019
- Maureen Watt 8 Nov 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 9 Nov 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.