Motion · S6M-21161 · 19 Mar 2026
Pickles the Guide Dog at the Paralympics 2026
The motion
That the Parliament recognises and celebrates Pickles, a dedicated guide dog that proudly accompanied her handler to the 2026 Paralympic Games; commends the extraordinary partnership between guide dogs and the individuals they support, enabling greater independence, confidence and participation in all areas of life, including sport; acknowledges the vital work carried out by Guide Dogs UK across Scotland and the UK in training highly skilled assistance dogs, alongside the commitment of trainers and volunteers; notes the inspiration that Pickles’ presence at the Paralympics has provided to many people, particularly those living with visual impairments, and congratulates Pickles and her handler for demonstrating the powerful role that assistance dogs play in promoting inclusion, accessibility and achievement on the international stage.
Supporters (25)
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 19 Mar 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 23 Mar 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Mar 2026
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Mar 2026
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 23 Mar 2026
- Tim Eagle Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Mar 2026
- Annabelle Ewing 23 Mar 2026
- Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Mar 2026
- Pam Gosal 23 Mar 2026
- Bill Kidd 23 Mar 2026
- Monica Lennon 23 Mar 2026
- Edward Mountain 23 Mar 2026
- Douglas Ross 23 Mar 2026
- Annie Wells 23 Mar 2026
- Elena Whitham 23 Mar 2026
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 24 Mar 2026
- Foysol Choudhury 24 Mar 2026
- Sharon Dowey 24 Mar 2026
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 24 Mar 2026
- Kevin Stewart 24 Mar 2026
- Sue Webber 24 Mar 2026
- Brian Whittle 24 Mar 2026
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 25 Mar 2026
- Douglas Lumsden 25 Mar 2026
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 25 Mar 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.