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Motion · S6M-08165 · 8 Mar 2023

Pop Singer Ed Sheeran Pens Song about Aberfeldy on New Album

Lodged by Murdo Fraser (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the superstar pop musician, Ed Sheeran, on penning a song about his love of Aberfeldy on his new album; notes that the tune is entitled The Hills of Aberfeldy, and understands that it will feature on his new album, Subtract, which will be released on 5 May 2023; further notes that Mr Sheeran has visited the Highland Perthshire town on many occasions, including in 2014 when he joined local band, The Victorian Trout Conspiracy, which was playing a gig at the Breadalbane Arms, and then played a session the same weekend at the Black Watch Bar with his friend, Irish singer/songwriter, Foy Vance; acknowledges that Ed Sheeran has the Aberfeldy whisky label tattooed on his arm, and wishes him all the best with his new album and for the future.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.