Motion · S5M-20592 · 24 Jan 2020
25 Years of the Elphinstone Institute
The motion
That the Parliament notes the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen; commends the immense contribution of staff and students throughout this period towards the study of identity, heritage and culture, including that of travellers; recognises the Institute’s commitment to public engagement, which it considers enriches north east society’s bonds with its Doric vernacular; notes the important role that celebrating heritage and culture can play in supporting tourism, economic growth and population retention for the region; understands that a celebratory event marking the anniversary took place on 23 January 2020 at the Institute, and included a poetry recital from the north east makar, Sheena Blackhall, and a special composition played by the fiddler, Paul Anderson; congratulates all involved at the Institute on a successful and productive 25 years, and sends its best wishes for continued success in the years to come.
Supporters (16)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 24 Jan 2020
- Emma Harper 24 Jan 2020
- Bill Kidd 24 Jan 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 24 Jan 2020
- Stewart Stevenson 24 Jan 2020
- Richard Lyle 25 Jan 2020
- Gil Paterson 27 Jan 2020
- Alex Rowley 27 Jan 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 28 Jan 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 29 Jan 2020
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 30 Jan 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 31 Jan 2020
- Willie Coffey 31 Jan 2020
- Ruth Maguire 3 Feb 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 4 Feb 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 4 Feb 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.