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Motion · S6M-04581 · 23 May 2022

Celebration of Dunfermline City Status

Lodged by Sharon Dowey Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament applauds Dunfermline for receiving what it sees as a prestigious city status as part of the Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations; notes that the competition to receive civic honours was last run 10 years ago, to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; further notes that in 2022, for the first time ever, the competition was open to applications from the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories; understands that Dunfermline highlighted its royal links, cultural heritage and why a distinct local identity meant that it deserved to be awarded a city status; notes that Dunfermline was one of the seats of the kings of Scotland, with Robert the Bruce buried in Dunfermline Abbey in 1329; believes that city status often leads to economic growth and increased tourism; commends all eight successful cities that received city status, which include Dunfermline, Stanley, Bangor, Colchester, Doncaster, Douglas, Milton Keynes and Wrexham; applauds the Queen for what it sees as her generosity, and commends everyone involved in this process.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.