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Motion · S6M-20004 · 3 Dec 2025

RNLI Stromness Lights Up Creel Christmas Tree to Honour Crew at Sea

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 25 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates RNLI Stromness on building a Christmas creel tree to honour and appreciate all those who have worked or are currently working at sea; understands that the Christmas tree, which was lit on 26 November 2025 during a ceremony organised by the Stromness Community Council, is decorated with "buoybles" that have been sponsored by members of the public and are dedicated to local individuals, past and present, with a connection to the sea or who served on the lifeboat; thanks local electrician business, RS Merriman, for donating and rigging up the lights; notes that creel fishing, which is an environmentally sustainable practice that involves placing baited pots on the seabed to catch bottom-crawling shellfish, is the most popular fishing method in Orkney; believes that this is an appropriately festive way to raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving work that the RNLI carries out in Orkney and around the coast of Scotland and the UK; thanks the crew of RNLI Stromness and the other RNLI crews in Orkney for the vital work that they do to keep people and our communities safe, and wishes them all the best for a happy and healthy holiday season.

Supporters (25)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.