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Motion · S6M-18569 · 20 Aug 2025

66th Anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining Disaster

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament marks with deep sympathy and solemn reflection the 66th anniversary of the Auchengeich mining disaster, which occurred on 18 September 1959 and remains one of the darkest days in Scotland’s industrial history; recognises that this catastrophic event claimed the lives of 47 men, aged between 20 and 62, who perished while simply doing their jobs to support their families and communities; acknowledges the profound grief left behind in its wake, 41 women widowed and 76 children left without a father, an impact that continues to resonate across generations in Moodiesburn and the surrounding areas; pays tribute to the remarkable resilience, dignity and unity of the community, which has carried this legacy of loss with quiet strength for more than six decades; commends the ongoing efforts of the Auchengeich Memorial Committee, whose unwavering commitment ensures that these men are never forgotten, not just as victims of a tragedy, but as fathers, sons, brothers and friends; notes that the annual memorial service held at the Auchengeich Miners Club stands as a powerful act of remembrance and a testament to the enduring bond between past and present, and encourages continued reflection on the human cost of Scotland’s industrial past, while honouring the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their families and communities.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.