Motion · S6M-10249 · 28 Aug 2023
Congratulating Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band
The motion
That the Parliament commends those who competed in the World Pipe Band Championships 2023, and congratulates the Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band on its win at the event; highlights the effort and dedication of all pipe bands that participated in the event in Glasgow on 18-19 August 2023; appreciates that the Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band, from West Lothian, competed against more than 180 bands from across the globe to win the title of World Pipe Band Champions; notes that this is the first time that the band has won the title; considers that the achievements of local music groups in Lothian and across Scotland should be recognised; further considers that, for some, the opportunity to learn instruments in school has additional barriers; believes that, with further investment, future talent in this sector could be encouraged; congratulates all members of Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band on their achievement, and wishes them the best of luck for the championship in 2024.
Supporters (19)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Stephen Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alex Rowley 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.