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Motion · S6M-18497 · 8 Aug 2025

Award-winning Garden for Edinburgh Northern and Leith

Lodged by Ben Macpherson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Leith resident, Luke Coleman, on his success at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show at Wentworth Woodhouse in July 2025, where his sensory garden, Drakkar’s Drift, won multiple prestigious awards, including the Gold Medal, RHS Young Designer of the Year, People’s Choice Best Young Designer Garden, and Best Construction; recognises the garden’s inspiration, which, it understands, is drawn from the history of the Scottish isles and Viking heritage, and its innovative use of eco-friendly design to support and highlight the importance of biodiversity and community wellbeing by blending Nordic wellness traditions and highland elements; welcomes the plans to relocate Drakkar’s Drift to Victoria Park within the Edinburgh Northern and Leith constituency, where it will be reconstructed, transforming a currently disused plot into a vibrant public space for local residents, and commends Luke Coleman for his vision, creativity and commitment to celebrating Scottish and Nordic heritage, through emphasising the importance of togetherness and belonging, and creating a lasting legacy for people to enjoy.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.