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Motion · S6M-00749 · 23 Jul 2021

Sir Walter Scott Minted

Lodged by Christine Grahame Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes the launch of a Royal Mint commemorative coin in honour of the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott’s birth; understands that the coin has been designed by the textual artist, Stephen Raw, who was inspired by a visit to the Abbotsford Estate, Sir Walter Scott’s famous home in the Scottish Borders, and was created in collaboration with The Abbotsford Trust and Matthew Maxwell Scott, who is both a Trustee and a direct descendant of Scott; hopes that this launch will encourage people to visit Abbotsford, a renowned visitor attraction, to learn more; understands that The Abbotsford Trust is marking this anniversary in a number of ways throughout 2021, and believes that this coin will further publicise Sir Walter Scott’s life and legacy to a wider audience.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.