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Motion · S6M-11973 · 24 Jan 2024

Orkney Business Owners Awarded Scottish EDGE Development Funding

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Orkney residents, Rachel Eunson, Director of Feverfew Garden Company, and Sacha Wright, owner of Practest, on being awarded £10,000 each by Scottish EDGE to develop their businesses in the islands; notes that Feverfew Garden Company, which launched in 2023 and is based in Deerness, is the UK's first functional gardenwear brand specifically designed for women; further notes that Practest, which will be based in Kirkwall, seeks to streamline patient care and increase efficiencies in primary services, through use of intelligent systems and AI-driven administration; recognises Scottish EDGE’s work to identify and support Scotland’s innovative entrepreneurial talent through a mixture of loan and grant awards, which it understands has supported the creation of over 3,500 jobs in Scotland since the scheme’s inception in 2014; commends Ms Eunson, Ms Wright, and all the winners of Scottish EDGE’s latest funding round, and wishes them all the best in their future endeavours.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.