Motion · S5M-20426 · 13 Jan 2020

Alexander May MBE

Lodged by Peter Chapman Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Alexander May on being appointed an MBE for celebrating and encouraging the spread of the Doric language throughout the north east; notes that Alexander spent 16 years at the helm of the Buchan Heritage Society, and nine years and counting in charge of the historic Buchan Field Club, which has been promoting local archaeology and folklore since 1887; recognises that he has been instrumental in the planning of the Annual Festival in Strichen, which promotes culture through concerts and talks, as well as workshops for hundreds of schoolchildren, and wishes him further success in keeping Doric alive.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.