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Motion · S6M-18941 · 16 Sep 2025

New Scottish Charity Air Ambulance Helicopter Visits Dounby Community School

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that Dounby Community School was the first of seven schools in Scotland selected to receive a visit from the new Scottish Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) helicopter in September 2025; understands that the air ambulance visited Dounby Community School to thank pupils for their hard work in raising an astonishing £6854.52 as part of the Skyward Challenge to help support the operation of the SCAA helicopter; notes that the pupils were sponsored to run laps of the football pitch; believes that the Dounby pupils have done Orkney proud and shown incredible commitment to a very worthy cause; considers the work of the air ambulance to be absolutely vital in protecting communities across Scotland, particularly in rural and island areas, and saves lives by making sure people receive the care that they need as quickly as possible; understands that the trip provided an opportunity for paramedics and pilots to receive training before the ambulance becomes fully operational; thanks all the pupils and staff at Dounby Community School for their exceptional efforts and hard work, and pays tribute to the SCAA and air ambulance crews for their life-saving work in Orkney and across Scotland.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.