Motion · S5M-24120 · 11 Feb 2021
Funding for Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes the news of over £158,000 in funding for the Scottish Railway Preservation Society’s (SRPS) Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway from Historic Environment Scotland; understands that this funding will enable essential electrical work to be carried out on several buildings at the site in Bo’ness to enhance the visitor experience and to carry out further upgrades to assist with social distancing measures on its fleet of historical rail carriages; recognises the importance of the work of volunteers of SRPS in maintaining and promoting Scotland’s railway heritage, through rail tours and themed days throughout the year; acknowledges that the 50th anniversary year of SRPS Railtours Ltd has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, where normally 60,000 visitors come to experience what is on offer, this last year has seen its services close to the public like many other attractions across the world; commends all volunteers and staff at SRPS for the work that they carry out, and looks forward to a better and safer season in 2021 following these essential works to the Bo’ness and Kinneil railway.
Supporters (14)
- Annabelle Ewing 11 Feb 2021
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 11 Feb 2021
- Bill Kidd 11 Feb 2021
- Richard Lyle 11 Feb 2021
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 11 Feb 2021
- Gil Paterson 11 Feb 2021
- Elaine Smith 11 Feb 2021
- Stewart Stevenson 11 Feb 2021
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 11 Feb 2021
- Maureen Watt 15 Feb 2021
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 16 Feb 2021
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 24 Feb 2021
- Ruth Maguire 1 Mar 2021
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 18 Mar 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.