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Motion · S7M-00110 · 21 May 2026

Celebrating The Gralloch 2026

Lodged by Laura Moodie (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises and celebrates The Gralloch 2026, which was held from 15 to 17 May 2026; notes that it is Scotland’s premier gravel cycling festival and takes place in and around Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries and Galloway; further notes that the event forms part of the prestigious UCI Gravel World Series and attracts international competitors alongside community participants; acknowledges the event’s setting in the outstanding natural environment of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere; commends the organisers, volunteers and local community for delivering a successful three-day festival of sport, culture and outdoor activity; recognises the significant economic benefits to the South of Scotland, including an estimated £2 million annual impact, and welcomes the continued growth of The Gralloch as a flagship sporting and tourism event that highlights Dumfries and Galloway as a world-class destination for cycling and outdoor recreation.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.