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Motion · S6M-02477 · 7 Dec 2021

Director of Edinburgh International Festival Fergus Linehan Receives Edinburgh Award 2021

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Fergus Linehan, Director of Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) (2014-22), on receiving the 2021 Edinburgh Award; notes the presentation of this award at Edinburgh City Chambers on 8 December 2021; recognises that the Edinburgh Award, first introduced in 2007, is a way for Edinburgh residents to pay a lasting tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the capital through their achievements; notes that the awarding decision is taken by a judging panel chaired by the Lord Provost, with representatives from all political groups on the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce; commends Fergus for the commitment shown alongside the whole EIF team in staging festival events across Edinburgh and engaging with the local community and the festival’s international partners; credits the leadership of the Edinburgh International Festival for maintaining performances, including online, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and wishes Fergus and the EIF well for the future, including for the 75th anniversary programme for 2022.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.