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Motion · S5M-24327 · 8 Mar 2021

Scots Language Added to Spotify

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes Spotify's decision to add the Scots language to its list of recognised languages; understands that the music streaming company made the change following a public campaign led by award-winning Scots musician Iona Fyfe; acknowledges that the move will mean that the many talented Scots artists will be able to have their work recognised in the correct language on the Spotify platform; commends Ms Fyfe's campaign and the work of other organisations including Oor Vyce, Hands Up For Trad, and the Scots Language Centre in their efforts to preserve and promote the Scots language; believes that language preservation is a celebration of culture and identity and an inherent acceptance of the estimated 1.5 million Scots speakers, and calls on other companies to follow Spotify's decision and include Scots as a recognised language on their platforms in reflection of its unique and valued role in Scotland's cultural heritage and contemporary parlance.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.