Motion · S6M-17871 · 9 Jun 2025
Aberdeen's Success in Attracting Cruise Ships
The motion
That the Parliament recognises Aberdeen’s growing reputation as a leading tourism destination; notes that Port of Aberdeen has seen a recent uptick in cruise calls, bringing the total scheduled for 2025 to 70, which is an increase of over 40% compared to 2024, and represents over 48,000 cruise guests visiting Aberdeen and the north east of Scotland this year; understands that Aberdeen recently became the first Scottish city to host Cruise Britain’s prestigious annual summer event, which was held on 4-5 June 2025, and which showcased what Aberdeen offers as a cruise destination, including Nuart street art festival, the award-winning Maritime Museum, and a visit to the nearby Crathes Castle; believes that this success is a testament to the investment Port of Aberdeen has made in unlocking new opportunities for the cruise sector, and looks forward to even more success in 2026 and beyond.
Supporters (17)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Haughey Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Alex Rowley 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.