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Motion · S6M-17474 · 7 May 2025

Lauriston Farm Given Award from RSE and Williamson Trust

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Lauriston Farm, in north west Edinburgh, on being awarded £4,550 from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and the Williamson Trust; understands that Lauriston Farm is a cooperative farm, which is run by its workers and is dedicated to sustainable food production, biodiversity and community; further understands that Lauriston Farm was awarded funding to develop a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers, using aerated compost teas; recognises what it sees as Lauriston Farm’s commitment to regenerative land management and fostering community wellbeing; notes that the RSE and the Williamson Trust awarded 16 community-led research projects as part of the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Awards, which aim to enable community-led research projects that promote the health of individuals by fostering healthy communities, environments and food; believes that supporting community and cooperative enterprise benefits individuals and communities, and congratulates all those involved at Lauriston Farm.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.