Motion · S6M-18636 · 28 Aug 2025
East Lothian's Thriving Visitor Economy
The motion
That the Parliament commends Visit East Lothian and local tourism businesses for theiroutstanding contribution to the continued success of East Lothian’s tourismsector; acknowledges that in 2024 the sector generated £379 million for thelocal economy and supported over 4,600 full-time equivalent jobs across theregion; believes that these achievements underscore East Lothian’s enduringappeal as a premier visitor destination, celebrated for hosting world-classevents such as the Genesis Scottish Open and Fringe by the Sea, and expressessincere thanks to all those whose efforts have driven this remarkable success.
Supporters (18)
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 11 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 11 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 11 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 11 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 11 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 11 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 12 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 12 Sep 2025
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 15 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 15 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 16 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 16 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 16 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 18 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 22 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 23 Oct 2025
- Ruth Maguire 28 Oct 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.