2023 MG Alba Scots Trad Awards – Congratulating Fèis Rois on Winning Community Project of the Year

That the Parliament congratulates Ross-Shire-based arts organisation, Fèis Rois, on winning Community Project of the Year at the 2023 MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards in recognition of the Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail, a professional development opportunity for young musicians who gain valuable experience performing across the Highlands and throughout Scotland; understands that in 2023, as part of its commitment to providing opportunities for those who experience barriers in participating in traditional music, Fèis Rois further supported a group of young adults with additional support needs to participate in the Ceilidh Trail and to perform alongside their peers over July and August, who have gone on to develop their music and performance skills as well as build their confidence in participating in traditional music; understands that, since its inception in 2000, the Ceilidh Trail has been an invaluable experience for outstanding up-and-coming musicians, with more than 100 former participants now making all or part of their living from working in music and/or the arts in Scotland, and believes that Fèis Rois gives young people and lifelong learners the opportunity to experience and engage with traditional music and Gaelic culture in a way that supports them to develop their social skills and inspires them to reach their full potential.