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Motion · S6M-10047 · 28 Jul 2023

Davidson Legacy Preservation Group Promotes Davidson Legacy Cottage

Lodged by Tess White Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament commends the work of the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group, which is a non-profit making group working together to promote the historical Davidson Legacy Cottage near Brechin, and is working to secure funds to purchase the Cottage for future generations and the wider community to enjoy; understands that the two bedroom cottage has become a pilgrimage site for Harley-Davidson fans from all around the world, as in the early 1800s Sandy and Margaret travelled from this family cottage to begin their new life in the United States, where one of their sons, William C, met and married another Scot, Margaret McFarlane, and three of their children, Arthur, Walter and William, along with Englishman Bill Harley, became the founders of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company; notes that in 2008 the property was earmarked for demolition, which was stopped when three Harley-Davidson enthusiasts bought the cottage and set up the Davidson Legacy Group; commends the work of local bikers who have helped with various jobs on the cottage, including helping clear the ground of almost a decade of neglect; understands that the cottage was officially opened on 14 July 2012 to much excitement, and is now available for people to stay the weekend and experience life as it would have been for Sandy, Margaret and their children, and wishes the Davidson Legacy Group every continued success in its endeavours.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.