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Motion · S6M-19437 · 28 Oct 2025

 Wishing Simon Brown from the Orkney Library and Archive a Happy Retirement

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Simon Brown on his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the Orkney Library and Archive; understands that Simon was the driver of Orkney’s current mobile library, which is affectionately known to locals as "Booky McBookface", as well as several of its predecessors; notes the vital service that Simon provided to residents in Orkney, connecting island and rural communities with a selection of 2,500 books and resources and always delivered with a customary smile; recognises the challenges that Simon had to contend with in providing a dependable mobile library service, notably adverse weather and sea conditions during ferry trips between islands; thanks Simon for his years of service to the Orkney community, and wishes him all the best for a well-deserved retirement.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.