Motion · S6M-16049 · 8 Jan 2025
Edinburgh Artist Appointed to Damehood in New Year Honours 2025
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the artist, Barbara Rae, on being appointed a Dame in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to art; understands that Barbara is a painter and printmaker; believes that she trained at Edinburgh College of Art and is best known for her vivid landscapes inspired by geographies of Scotland and abroad; notes that Barbara is a member of the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy of Arts, and previously served as a member of the Royal Fine Art Commission; notes that Barbara has previously been appointed a CBE; commends her on what it considers has been her impressive career and achievements, and believes that the contribution of arts and culture to society should be recognised.
Supporters (10)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 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
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Annie Wells 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.