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Motion · S6M-17617 · 20 May 2025

Alloa Primary Teacher to Complete Cateran Yomp for Army Charity

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that a Clackmannanshire School teacher is set to lead an expedition to walk continuously over 24 hours for charity; understands that Gordon Tibbetts of Park Primary, in Alloa, will team up with Andy Connor, a former Argyll and Sutherland Highlander, to tackle the Cateran Yomp on 7 June 2025; notes that this event will see the men trek through the Cairngorm mountains to complete courses at 22, 36 or 54 miles long; understands that they will be joined by a team of 18 from the Unit 32 Signal Regiment, based across Central Scotland, and that they are also looking to fundraise for the Army Benevolent Fund; notes that Gordon’s aim is to develop the physical resilience, mental robustness and leadership qualities of the soldiers that he serves alongside in the Army Reserve, in addition to raising much-needed funds to help serving army personnel, veterans and their families; acknowledges that this is the third year in a row that the Park Primary teacher has tackled the Cateran Yomp; understands that the event is the toughest event of its kind, where every year, participants gather in the Scottish wilderness to battle through the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains, walking continuously for 54 miles over 24 hours, based on a well-known, long-distance military training march; notes that Gordon and Andy have set a £400 fundraising target for the Cateran Yomp but have already raised more than £300, and wishes both men, in addition to all the competitors, all the very best in this gruelling event.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.