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Motion · S6M-20727 · 9 Feb 2026

North Lanarkshire Mòd Committee Adult Learners’ Gaelic Award

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the North Lanarkshire Mòd Committee on receiving the Adult Learners’ Gaelic Award from Scotland’s Learning Partnership; recognises that the award reflects what it sees as the committee’s outstanding contribution to Gaelic learning, culture and community engagement; notes that many members were new to both Gaelic and organising a Mòd; commends them for successfully delivering North Lanarkshire’s first local Mòd in September 2025, uniting the community to celebrate Gaelic culture, music and poetry; acknowledges their creation of volunteering, skill development and participation opportunities; recognises their role in strengthening Gaelic language and culture locally, building confidence among adult learners and supporting engagement with Gaelic; highlights the importance of community organisations in promoting language, culture and the National Gaelic Language Plan; acknowledges participation in culture as a human right, and encourages continued efforts to promote Gaelic across North Lanarkshire.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.