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Motion · S6M-19600 · 6 Nov 2025

Congratulations to Major Archie Douglas and Cocoa on Soldiering On Award Win

Lodged by Paul McLennan (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates retired Major Archie Douglas from North Berwick and his assistance dog, Cocoa, on winning the Animal Partnership Award at the prestigious UK Soldiering On Awards; recognises Major Douglas’s distinguished service with the 1st Battalion of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers, including tours in Afghanistan, and his remarkable resilience following a brain tumour diagnosis in 2013; commends the vital support provided by Cocoa, trained by the Scottish charity Bravehound, in enabling Major Douglas to live independently and safely despite living with stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome and epilepsy; acknowledges the duo’s inspirational bond and their contribution to raising over £50,000 for charitable causes, including more than £30,000 for the Disasters Emergency Committee, and celebrates their achievement as what it sees as a shining example of the transformative impact of animal partnerships in the Armed Forces community.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.