That this House congratulates the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club on the 50th Annual Scottish Transport Extravaganza, held on the grounds of Glamis Castle on 11 and 12 July 2026; recognises the event as one of the largest events of its kind in the UK; commends the dedication of the organisers and volunteers whose commitment over five decades has established the Extravaganza as one of Scotland's flagship heritage events; notes that this anniversary will welcome an outstanding display of more than 2,100 vintage, and classic vehicles, including cars, commercial models, military transport, tractors, steam engines, motorcycles, and static machinery; recognises the significant impact the event has to tourism and the local economy; and wishes the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club every success for the future.

That this House congratulates the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club on the 50th Annual Scottish Transport Extravaganza, held on the grounds of Glamis Castle on 11 and 12 July 2026; recognises the event as one of the largest events of its kind in the UK; commends the dedication of the organisers...

That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world through personal interactions and the power of social media; further recognises the positive impact on Scotland’s international reputation and the friendships formed with local communities; welcomes the opportunities created to strengthen tourism, cultural, educational and business links; and calls on the Scotland Office, the Scottish Government, VisitScotland and relevant bodies to build on this goodwill and promote Scotland’s international profile.

That this House commends Scotland’s Tartan Army for the outstanding example set during recent international fixtures in North America; notes the warmth, humour, generosity and exemplary conduct of thousands of travelling supporters; recognises that the Tartan Army captured hearts across the world through personal interactions and the power of social...

That this House notes it is now ten years since Scotland voted to remain in the European Union by 62% to 38% yet was forced out of the EU against its will; recognises that Brexit has caused substantial economic harm and reduced Scotland’s security and international standing; believes that Scotland’s future lies as an independent nation within the European Union; affirms that only Scottish independence allows Scotland to rejoin the European family of nations as a full and equal member; and calls for Scotland to have the right to choose independence in order to rejoin the EU and allow Scotland to take her seat within the global international system of nations.

That this House notes it is now ten years since Scotland voted to remain in the European Union by 62% to 38% yet was forced out of the EU against its will; recognises that Brexit has caused substantial economic harm and reduced Scotland’s security and international standing; believes that Scotland’s...

That this House congratulates Kirriemuir’s BonFest and community based charity DD8 Music on the occasion of the festival’s 20th anniversary; recognises the success of the annual festival, which celebrates the life and legacy of former AC/DC frontman and son of Kirriemuir, Bon Scott; notes the significant cultural and economic value of BonFest to Kirriemuir and to Scotland as a whole; commends the dedication of volunteers, organisers, performers and supporters, and the vital funds raised to support the next generation of young musicians in the area; and wishes DD8 Music and all those involved in BonFest every success as the festival continues to thrive and grow.

That this House congratulates Kirriemuir’s BonFest and community based charity DD8 Music on the occasion of the festival’s 20th anniversary; recognises the success of the annual festival, which celebrates the life and legacy of former AC/DC frontman and son of Kirriemuir, Bon Scott; notes the significant cultural and economic value...

That this House congratulates Ramsay Ladders of Forfar on reaching the significant milestone of 80 years of ladder manufacturing in Angus; notes the company’s long-standing contribution to the local economy as a valued employer and respected designer and manufacturer of high-quality access equipment; recognises the dedication of the workforce past and present in sustaining the business over eight decades; celebrates that Ramsay Ladders are synonymous with top quality general purpose and custom designed ladders; further congratulates Ramsay Ladders on their pioneering loft access ladder designs; and commends the company for its enduring role in supporting local industry and in showcasing the strength and resilience of Scottish manufacturing.

That this House congratulates Ramsay Ladders of Forfar on reaching the significant milestone of 80 years of ladder manufacturing in Angus; notes the company’s long-standing contribution to the local economy as a valued employer and respected designer and manufacturer of high-quality access equipment; recognises the dedication of the workforce past...

That this House congratulates Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire on being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland list for 2026 for the second consecutive year; notes that the awards recognise factors including schools, transport, broadband and the strength of local high streets; further notes Aberfeldy’s thriving community, independent businesses and cultural venues; and commends residents, businesses and community groups for making the town one of the most desirable places to live in Scotland.

That this House congratulates Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire on being named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland list for 2026 for the second consecutive year; notes that the awards recognise factors including schools, transport, broadband and the strength of local high streets; further notes Aberfeldy’s thriving...

That this House congratulates Mckay’s Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry on winning the Best Fish Tea prize at the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises the achievement of securing this honour against strong competition from ten other shortlisted chippies; commends Mckay's for its dedication to sustainably sourced fish; celebrates this well-deserved recognition of excellence; and wishes Mckay’s Fish and Chip Shop continued success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Mckay’s Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry on winning the Best Fish Tea prize at the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises the achievement of securing this honour against strong competition from ten other shortlisted chippies; commends Mckay's for its dedication to sustainably sourced fish;...

That this House congratulates the Stanley Development Trust Lunch Club on reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution the club has made to the community life of Stanley; commends the volunteers and supporters who have created a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together, share a meal, and build friendships; notes the important role the group plays in tackling loneliness, promoting wellbeing, and fostering community spirit; celebrates the club's success over the past decade; and wishes the club continued success in bringing the Stanley community together for many more years to come.

That this House congratulates the Stanley Development Trust Lunch Club on reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution the club has made to the community life of Stanley; commends the volunteers and supporters who have created a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together,...

That this House congratulates Jenny and Bill Anderson on their 12 years of running the Rannoch Station Tearoom in Highland Perthshire; commends the contribution they have made in welcoming visitors from across the world to this beautiful part of Scotland; recognises the tearoom's important role in the community; welcomes the news that current staff will take over running the tearoom, ensuring it remains in expert hands continuing to offer nourishment and hospitality to rail passengers on the Glasgow to Mallaig line and travellers venturing to the end of the road in this, the most westerly part of Perthshire; and wishes Jenny and Bill a long and happy retirement.

That this House congratulates Jenny and Bill Anderson on their 12 years of running the Rannoch Station Tearoom in Highland Perthshire; commends the contribution they have made in welcoming visitors from across the world to this beautiful part of Scotland; recognises the tearoom's important role in the community; welcomes the...

That this House celebrates the record number of designated bathing waters in Scotland now rated Excellent for water quality; welcomes the start of the 2025 bathing water season; commends the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for its science-led approach to monitoring and regulation; notes the 10th anniversary of the first samples taken under the revised Bathing Water Directive, which introduced more rigorous water quality standards and enhanced public information; recognises the key role of investment in wastewater infrastructure, improved agricultural practices and targeted pollution control in water quality management; and acknowledges the importance of clean bathing waters to public health, wellbeing, tourism and community pride.

That this House celebrates the record number of designated bathing waters in Scotland now rated Excellent for water quality; welcomes the start of the 2025 bathing water season; commends the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for its science-led approach to monitoring and regulation; notes the 10th anniversary of the first samples...

That this House marks National Engineering Day 2024, a national awareness day organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering; recognises the importance of engineering to the UK’s prosperity; notes with concern the lack of diversity within the engineering profession and the need for skilled workers across engineering disciplines in all nations of the UK; further notes that Engineering UK’s Women in Engineering and Technology report (published May 2024) found that the percentage of women in the engineering workforce was just 15.7% in 2023; is concerned that this represents a decline from the 2022 figure of 16.5%; and calls on the Government to take steps to equip the UK with the skilled workforce it needs to meet the challenges of sustainability and technological advancement by creating an education and skills system which produces a diverse engineering and technology profession equipped with the skills needed for the future.

That this House marks National Engineering Day 2024, a national awareness day organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering; recognises the importance of engineering to the UK’s prosperity; notes with concern the lack of diversity within the engineering profession and the need for skilled workers across engineering disciplines in all...

That this House commends Thrums Veterinary Group on winning Animal Health Provider of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024; acknowledges the importance of this event in recognising achievements across the agricultural sector; notes that Thrums Vets have provided farm animal veterinary services across Angus and Perthshire for over 75 years; recognises the hard work and dedication of the Thrums Vets team in offering a full range of services to farming clients including state of the art equipment and technologies; recognises their ambition to ensure a steady stream of vets coming into the profession and notes their various programmes to this end, including the Vet School Preparation programme for young people interested in applying to vet school and the Foundations of Mixed Practice programme helping newly qualified vets transition away from studying to become independent, confident clinical vets; notes the excellent work of the Thrums Vets team in the Angus and Perthshire community; and wishes them every success.

That this House commends Thrums Veterinary Group on winning Animal Health Provider of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024; acknowledges the importance of this event in recognising achievements across the agricultural sector; notes that Thrums Vets have provided farm animal veterinary services across Angus and Perthshire for over...

That this House commends the work of the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group in highlighting the historical importance of the Davidson Cottage in Aberlemno as the ancestral home of the Davidson family, co-founders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles; notes the value of this site as a cultural and educational resource for local communities, tourists and motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide; welcomes the Group’s ambition to secure the future of the Cottage as a historical site whilst providing living-history tours, educational programmes and workshops celebrating Victorian craftsmanship and culture; recognises the outstanding fundraising work of the Group undertaken so far; highlights how close they are to achieving their funding goal, having already raised over £320,000 with less than £50,000 left to raise; notes the uniqueness of the Cottage as a signature tourist attraction in Angus, Scotland; and wishes the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group every success.

That this House commends the work of the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group in highlighting the historical importance of the Davidson Cottage in Aberlemno as the ancestral home of the Davidson family, co-founders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles; notes the value of this site as a cultural and educational resource for local communities,...

That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough University showing that granting State Pensions to this group would almost halve the rate of poverty within this cohort while costing only £144 million per year, just 0.1% of the annual State Pension bill; and calls on the Government to allow early access to State Pensions for people diagnosed with a terminal illness.

That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough...

That this House congratulates the Gin Bothy on their gin being selected for this year’s Oscars nominee gift bags; commends the growth of this multi-award-winning business trading from Glamis in the heart of Angus and propelled by its founder Kim Cameron’s leadership and vision; welcomes Gin Bothy’s use of locally-sourced ingredients; celebrates their expansion to larger production premises in Forfar; highlights their growing order book and international success in markets in Europe and the US; and values their contribution to the immensely important food and drink economy in Angus and Scotland.

That this House congratulates the Gin Bothy on their gin being selected for this year’s Oscars nominee gift bags; commends the growth of this multi-award-winning business trading from Glamis in the heart of Angus and propelled by its founder Kim Cameron’s leadership and vision; welcomes Gin Bothy’s use of locally-sourced...

That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and operated by DD8, which celebrates the life and legacy of former AC/DC frontman and son of Kirriemuir, Bon Scott; recognises the cultural and financial value of BonFest to Kirriemuir, and to Scotland as a whole, with around £1 million of economic value generated by the festival; hopes that next year’s BonFest will generate further achievements for DD8, Kirriemuir and Scotland; and wishes the DD8 team, and BonFest organisers, every success for the future.

That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and operated by DD8, which celebrates the...

That this House notes that those with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough University showing that granting State Pensions to this group would almost halve the rate of poverty within this cohort while costing only £144 million per year, just 0.1% of the annual State Pension bill; and calls on the Government to allow early access to State Pensions for people diagnosed with a terminal illness.

That this House notes that those with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough University...

That this House commends the efforts of the S-Mart Social Supermarket in Forfar to tackle poverty and food waste in their community; notes that since opening in 2020, the enterprise has saved more than 300 tonnes of food going to landfill, the equivalent of 730,000 meals; recognises the wide range of support and services on offer, including space for local SMEs, employment training, work placements, money management support, sustainable clothing, a community café and an outdoor town garden; congratulates CEO Pauline Lockhart and her team for the immense social benefit they provide to their community; and wishes them well for the future.

That this House commends the efforts of the S-Mart Social Supermarket in Forfar to tackle poverty and food waste in their community; notes that since opening in 2020, the enterprise has saved more than 300 tonnes of food going to landfill, the equivalent of 730,000 meals; recognises the wide range...

That this House congratulates Charlie Robertson for winning Tennis Scotland's Junior Player of the Year Award; commends him for his outstanding year on court including winning his first International Tennis Federation junior title in Liverpool in November 2022; notes his rise to career-high ranking number 67 in the world junior rankings at the end of March this year; and wishes Charlie every success in the future.

That this House congratulates Charlie Robertson for winning Tennis Scotland's Junior Player of the Year Award; commends him for his outstanding year on court including winning his first International Tennis Federation junior title in Liverpool in November 2022; notes his rise to career-high ranking number 67 in the world junior...

That this House congratulates Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery for winning the Green Distilleries Competition; notes the £3 million grant awarded to pursue green projects; commends the installation of a one megawatt wind turbine and progress towards becoming the first green hydrogen-powered distillery; applauds their creation of Nàdar, the world's first climate-positive gin and vodka; and appreciates the great strides Arbikie Distillery have made towards a fully renewable and sustainable future in the drinks industry.

That this House congratulates Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery for winning the Green Distilleries Competition; notes the £3 million grant awarded to pursue green projects; commends the installation of a one megawatt wind turbine and progress towards becoming the first green hydrogen-powered distillery; applauds their creation of Nàdar, the world's first...