That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,000 athletes from a total of 74 nations and territories to the city; celebrates the Scottish Government's commitment to providing support for Scotland House to operate as a central hub for business engagement, private space for Team Scotland, and a media centre throughout the Games; supports the recent Scottish Parliament motion calling for UK Government ministers to make the Games free-to-air as it has for the previous 18 Commonwealth Games, beyond the nightly coverage currently planned; and further notes that Scots should be able to watch the Commonwealth Games without a financial barrier and laments the impact this decision will have on future generations of Scottish athletes.

That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,000 athletes from a...

That this House celebrates Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey’s starring role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey; recognises Culbin Forest and Burghead Harbour’s important role as filming locations used in the North-East of Scotland to bring the story to screen; further recognises the impact of both screen production and screen tourism on Scotland’s economic growth, worth over £700 million and £130 million respectively; and notes the important role of Screen Scotland and the funding it receives from both the Scottish Government and The National Lottery in developing and growing Scotland’s screen sector and developing Scotland’s reputation as a destination for international productions.

That this House celebrates Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey’s starring role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey; recognises Culbin Forest and Burghead Harbour’s important role as filming locations used in the North-East of Scotland to bring the story to screen; further recognises the impact of both screen production and screen...

That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread Ltd, a family-owned Scottish shortbread and biscuit company based in Aberlour, on being awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise under the International Trade Category; pays tribute to its status as one of the UK’s largest branded food exporters; notes its expansion into markets in North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East; celebrates Walker’s Shortbread Ltd achieving over £76,600,000 in revenue from international markets; commends the positive impact this business has had on the local area in Speyside and associated businesses in the supply chain; and pays tribute to other prize winners in the King’s Awards for Enterprise, which total 185 across the UK.

That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread Ltd, a family-owned Scottish shortbread and biscuit company based in Aberlour, on being awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise under the International Trade Category; pays tribute to its status as one of the UK’s largest branded food exporters; notes its expansion into markets in...

That this House congratulates the organisers of the MacMoray Festival in Elgin, Moray, on being crowned Scotland’s Festival of the Year; recognises the remarkable success of the festival since its launch in 2022 at Cooper Park in Elgin, attracting around 10,000 attendees each day and bringing together communities through music, culture and entertainment; and wishes the organisers every success for future editions of the festival as it continues to grow and promote live music and cultural celebration in the Highlands and Moray.

That this House congratulates the organisers of the MacMoray Festival in Elgin, Moray, on being crowned Scotland’s Festival of the Year; recognises the remarkable success of the festival since its launch in 2022 at Cooper Park in Elgin, attracting around 10,000 attendees each day and bringing together communities through music,...

That this House congratulates Burghead Indoor Bowling Club on winning the Morayshire Indoor Bowling Association’s Ed Beattie Memorial Charity Cup for a third consecutive year, an achievement not previously accomplished in the competition’s history; commends the players, organisers and volunteers involved in indoor bowls across Moray for their contribution to community sport; and wishes Burghead Indoor Bowling Club continued success for the remainder of the season.

That this House congratulates Burghead Indoor Bowling Club on winning the Morayshire Indoor Bowling Association’s Ed Beattie Memorial Charity Cup for a third consecutive year, an achievement not previously accomplished in the competition’s history; commends the players, organisers and volunteers involved in indoor bowls across Moray for their contribution to...

That this House congratulates Liz Jamieson, deputy manager of Spynie Care Home in Elgin, on being recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading frontline care leaders; commends her exceptional dedication to supporting residents and staff within the care sector; notes that such recognition reflects the high standards of care delivered at Spynie Care Home and the wider commitment of social care professionals across Moray; and thanks Liz Jamieson and all those working in the social care sector for their compassion, professionalism and continued service to their communities.

That this House congratulates Liz Jamieson, deputy manager of Spynie Care Home in Elgin, on being recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading frontline care leaders; commends her exceptional dedication to supporting residents and staff within the care sector; notes that such recognition reflects the high standards of care...

That this House congratulates May McLeod on the remarkable milestone of 25 years of dedicated voluntary service with British Heart Foundation in Elgin; recognises her contribution to fundraising efforts in support of life-saving research; and notes the difference that long-serving volunteers such as May make to communities across Moray and the positive impact she has on her local community.

That this House congratulates May McLeod on the remarkable milestone of 25 years of dedicated voluntary service with British Heart Foundation in Elgin; recognises her contribution to fundraising efforts in support of life-saving research; and notes the difference that long-serving volunteers such as May make to communities across Moray and...

That this House congratulates Fire and Peace Recovery on securing a grant of £19,200 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the innovative and restorative work undertaken by community organisations supporting women who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events; welcomes the group’s plans to deliver a two-year programme of trauma-informed wild camping trips, providing safe, supportive outdoor spaces focused on healing and recovery; notes that the project will undertake 10 camping trips, creating opportunities for connection, resilience-building and personal growth; and acknowledges the positive impact that nature-based, peer-supported approaches can have on mental health and wellbeing.

That this House congratulates Fire and Peace Recovery on securing a grant of £19,200 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the innovative and restorative work undertaken by community organisations supporting women who have experienced challenging and traumatic life events; welcomes the group’s plans to deliver a two-year programme of...

That this House congratulates MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement) on securing a grant of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the significant contribution that community-led arts initiatives make to social wellbeing, inclusion, and local cultural life; and notes the vital role of National Lottery funding in enabling grassroots organisations to thrive and expand opportunities within their communities.

That this House congratulates MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement) on securing a grant of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the significant contribution that community-led arts initiatives make to social wellbeing, inclusion, and local cultural life; and notes the vital role of National Lottery funding in enabling grassroots...

That this House congratulates Moray Rape Crisis on securing a grant of £49,840 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the essential and sensitive work undertaken by specialist organisations supporting survivors of sexual violence; welcomes the continuation of Moray Rape Crisis’s dedicated support and recovery service for young survivors aged 11 to 18 across Moray; acknowledges the importance of trauma-informed, age-appropriate services in promoting recovery, wellbeing and long-term resilience; and notes the vital role of sustained National Lottery funding in enabling frontline services to operate effectively.

That this House congratulates Moray Rape Crisis on securing a grant of £49,840 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the essential and sensitive work undertaken by specialist organisations supporting survivors of sexual violence; welcomes the continuation of Moray Rape Crisis’s dedicated support and recovery service for young survivors aged...

That this House congratulates Ellis Stevenson, an apprentice employed by SECTT, on being awarded the Gold Medal in Electrical Installation at the WorldSkills UK National Competition Finals, held at ICC Wales on 28 November 2025; recognises this outstanding accomplishment as a testament to Ellis Stevenson’s exceptional technical ability, dedication and professionalism; and acknowledges the vital work of WorldSkills UK as an independent charity supporting young people to develop essential employability and technical skills.

That this House congratulates Ellis Stevenson, an apprentice employed by SECTT, on being awarded the Gold Medal in Electrical Installation at the WorldSkills UK National Competition Finals, held at ICC Wales on 28 November 2025; recognises this outstanding accomplishment as a testament to Ellis Stevenson’s exceptional technical ability, dedication and...

That this House congratulates Edinkillie Community Association SCIO on securing a grant of £15,300 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the vital role that community associations play in sustaining local life and providing inclusive spaces for residents to gather, learn and connect; and welcomes the group’s plans to extend the car park and improve the access road at their community hall in Edenkillie, enhancing accessibility, safety and capacity for community use.

That this House congratulates Edinkillie Community Association SCIO on securing a grant of £15,300 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the vital role that community associations play in sustaining local life and providing inclusive spaces for residents to gather, learn and connect; and welcomes the group’s plans to extend...

That this House congratulates Kresanna Aigner for being awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for her work as the founder of Findhorn Bay Arts; and believes that she is a champion of arts and culture in the area who has been working tirelessly for 14 years to promote cultural activities and events across the region.

That this House congratulates Kresanna Aigner for being awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for her work as the founder of Findhorn Bay Arts; and believes that she is a champion of arts and culture in the area who has been working tirelessly for 14 years...

That this House congratulates the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North in Forres for raising nearly £10,000 in order to build a new kitchen that will feed and support veterans across the north of Scotland; notes that they could not have raised this amount through the support of the triple-match funding provided by The Macallan Distillery also based in Moray.

That this House congratulates the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North in Forres for raising nearly £10,000 in order to build a new kitchen that will feed and support veterans across the north of Scotland; notes that they could not have raised this amount through the support of the triple-match funding...

That this House congratulates Shelagh Toonen, school librarian at Elgin Academy, on being named 2026 President of CILIPS, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland; notes that she is the first librarian from Moray to hold this prestigious position; recognises her long-standing commitment to promoting literacy, reading for pleasure and information skills, including her work since 2012 at Elgin Academy and her innovative initiatives linking secondary education with local primary schools and community groups.

That this House congratulates Shelagh Toonen, school librarian at Elgin Academy, on being named 2026 President of CILIPS, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland; notes that she is the first librarian from Moray to hold this prestigious position; recognises her long-standing commitment to promoting literacy, reading...

That this House notes that the UK Government accepts written correspondence in Welsh but not in Scottish Gaelic; recognises the need for equal status and culture of both languages; highlights the need to support Gaelic-speaking communities and uphold their linguistic rights; further notes that accepting correspondence in Gaelic aligns with the UK’s commitments under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages and the Scottish Languages Bill; and calls on the Government to require all UK departments to accept and respond to correspondence in Scottish Gaelic on the same basis as Welsh. Tha an Taigh seo a’ toirt fa-near gu bheil Riaghaltas na Rìoghachd Aonaichte an-dràsta a’ gabhail ri conaltradh sgrìobhte sa Chuimris ach nach eil iad a’ gabhail ri conaltradh sgrìobhte sa Ghàidhlig; ag aithneachadh gu bheil cruaidh-fheum aig an dà chànan air co-ionnannachd a thaobh inbhe agus cultar; a’ comharrachadh cho cudromach ’s a tha e taic a thoirt do choimhearsnachdan Gàidhlig agus na còraichean cànain aca a chumail suas; a’ toirt fa-near cuideachd gu bheil e a’ freagairt air geallaidhean na Rìoghachd Aonaichte fon Chairt Eòrpach airson Chànanan Roinneil no Mion-chànanan agus fo Bhile Chànanan na h-Alba le bhith a' gabhail ri conaltradh sa Ghàidhlig; agus ag iarraidh air Riaghaltas na Rìoghachd Aonaichte dèanamh cinnteach gum bi gach roinn riaghaltais a’ gabhail ri agus a’ freagairt conaltradh sgrìobhte sa Ghàidhlig san aon dòigh ’s a nì iad leis a’ Chuimris.

That this House notes that the UK Government accepts written correspondence in Welsh but not in Scottish Gaelic; recognises the need for equal status and culture of both languages; highlights the need to support Gaelic-speaking communities and uphold their linguistic rights; further notes that accepting correspondence in Gaelic aligns with...

That this House congratulates Cairngorms Pride CIC on being awarded a grant of £6,060 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that this funding will support the delivery of three Community Ceilidhs and the co-creation of five community-led events as part of the Social Spaces Network; notes that this work will help connect socially and geographically isolated LGBTQ+ people in and around Cairngorms National Park.

That this House congratulates Cairngorms Pride CIC on being awarded a grant of £6,060 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that this funding will support the delivery of three Community Ceilidhs and the co-creation of five community-led events as part of the Social Spaces Network; notes that this work...

That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread on being awarded Exporter of the Year at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s outstanding international reach and enduring commitment to quality; notes the strong global reputation Walker’s continues to build for Moray-made products; and commends the organisation for its contribution to promoting Scottish produce around the world.

That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread on being awarded Exporter of the Year at the Moray Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night; recognises the company’s outstanding international reach and enduring commitment to quality; notes the strong global reputation Walker’s continues to build for Moray-made products; and commends the organisation for...

That this House congratulates Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC on securing a grant of £163,291 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this substantial funding will support a programme of peer-led activities for adults in Moray experiencing mental health challenges; recognises that the programme aims to improve participants’ mental health, relationships, social connections and access to support; and acknowledges the important role of peer-led initiatives in empowering individuals and strengthening community resilience.

That this House congratulates Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC on securing a grant of £163,291 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this substantial funding will support a programme of peer-led activities for adults in Moray experiencing mental health challenges; recognises that the programme aims to improve participants’ mental health,...

That this House congratulates Blue Space Highland on being awarded a grant of £4,190 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this one-year project will support the delivery of the group’s Blue Space activities aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing; and recognises the valuable contribution such initiatives make in supporting individuals and communities across the Highlands.

That this House congratulates Blue Space Highland on being awarded a grant of £4,190 from The National Lottery Community Fund; notes that this one-year project will support the delivery of the group’s Blue Space activities aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing; and recognises the valuable contribution such initiatives make...