Motion · S6M-03109 · 7 Feb 2022
Tributes Paid to Scottish Opera Stalwart Lady Veronica Gibson
The motion
That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of the Scottish Opera stalwart, Lady Veronica Gibson; further notes with admiration the way in which Lady Gibson has been a constant presence within Scottish Opera since its inception in 1962 when it was founded by her late husband, Motherwell-born, Sir Alexander Gibson; understands that in Scottish Opera’s early era, Lady Gibson would host singers, make costumes and source props for its productions; notes that Lady Gibson maintained her involvement after the death of her husband, Scottish Opera’s long-time music director, in 1995, and was appointed President of Scottish Opera on 20 September 2013; praises Lady Gibson for what it sees as her stellar work, and offers its condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues in the wake of her passing.
Supporters (22)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sarah Boyack 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Graeme Dey 5 Sep 2025
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Fiona Hyslop 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Mackay Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Michelle Thomson 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.