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Motion · S6M-16442 · 11 Feb 2025

Spectra Scotland’s Festival of Light

Lodged by Kevin Stewart Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen City Council on the success of Spectra 2025; notes that Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, took place from 6 to 9 February, and featured 15 artworks located in various locations around Aberdeen city centre by artists from the UK and Australia, as well as an assortment of street performers, dancers and musicians; understands that over 100,000 visits were recorded across the four-day free-to-attend event, which had a theme of "Journeys" and included a 50 metre long multi-sensory walkway that featured the heartbeats of over 65 Aberdonians, a sprawling illuminated fungal network and a large-scale video installation projection comprising of four stained glass designs inspired by works in the city’s collection; recognises that Spectra is now in its 11th year, and hopes that it continues to inspire and entertain residents and visitors to Aberdeen for many years to come.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.