Motion · S6M-00060 · 19 May 2021
Stop the Destruction of Gillies Hill Redwoods
The motion
That the Parliament supports the campaign to save five threatened redwood trees on Gillies Hill in Cambusbarron; understands that the trees will be destroyed when excavations resume at Murrayshall Quarry in 2022; notes that the trees were planted in the 19th century and stand 164 feet tall; thanks Cambusbarron Community Council, Cambusbarron Community Development Trust and Save Gillies Hill for their efforts to protect the trees, and calls on Patersons Quarries to respect the wishes of the community and guarantee the safety of the trees.
Supporters (10)
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Ross Greer Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Dean Lockhart 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Mackay Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Alex Rowley 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.