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Motion · S6M-01086 · 6 Sep 2021

North Ronaldsay Receipt of International Dark Sky Community Status

Lodged by Emma Roddick (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates North Ronaldsay on being designated as a Dark Sky Island and an International Dark Sky Community by the International Dark-Sky Association; notes that the list of International Dark Sky Communities includes two other communities in Scotland, the Isle of Coll and the town of Moffat; acknowledges that North Ronaldsay's recognition as a Dark Sky Community is the achievement of a long process of community advocacy by the North Ronaldsay Trust and others, including the late Kathleen Scott, of North Ronaldsay Community Association, who organised surveys of the island's skies and outdoor lighting by the astronomer, Steve Owens, and lighting engineer, Jim Paterson, and recognises the importance of reducing light pollution for community health and wildlife conservation, including protecting bird migration patterns and animals' circadian rhythms.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.