That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being awarded Sports University of the year 2020 in the highly regarded Sunday Times Good University Guide; notes the efforts of the staff and continued investment in world class facilities in this award and that the University also has a world class aquaculture centre and other superb facilities that ensure it is one of the most popular universities in the country; congratulates Forth Valley College on exceeding their target number of Students on Modern Apprenticeship courses this year; and further recognises that the college is one of the leading providers of foundation apprenticeships in Scotland.

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on being awarded Sports University of the year 2020 in the highly regarded Sunday Times Good University Guide; notes the efforts of the staff and continued investment in world class facilities in this award and that the University also has a world...

That this House notes the publication of Digging into Stirling's Past, Uncovering the secrets of Scotland's smallest city by Stirling archaeologist, Murray Cook; congratulates Murray Cook on that publication; and further notes the great work he has done in bringing together so many great and interesting stories from Stirling's history.

That this House notes the publication of Digging into Stirling's Past, Uncovering the secrets of Scotland's smallest city by Stirling archaeologist, Murray Cook; congratulates Murray Cook on that publication; and further notes the great work he has done in bringing together so many great and interesting stories from Stirling's history.

That this House recognises the commitment and hard work of naturalist, Keith Graham who has written a weekly column in the Stirling Observer on natural issues for over forty years; notes the invaluable contribution to raising awareness of the natural world to the readership; and further notes the support provided to the Stirling Observer by providing this regular and high quality column for publication.

That this House recognises the commitment and hard work of naturalist, Keith Graham who has written a weekly column in the Stirling Observer on natural issues for over forty years; notes the invaluable contribution to raising awareness of the natural world to the readership; and further notes the support provided...

That this House recognises the valuable contribution that Jackie Bird has made to Scottish media after her last appearance on Reporting Scotland; acknowledges that Jackie Bird fronts many Scottish TV events such as Hogmanay, Children in Need and the World Pipe Band Competition every year; congratulates Jackie Bird on fronting Reporting Scotland since 1989; and wishes Jackie Bird future success in whatever she decides to do.

That this House recognises the valuable contribution that Jackie Bird has made to Scottish media after her last appearance on Reporting Scotland; acknowledges that Jackie Bird fronts many Scottish TV events such as Hogmanay, Children in Need and the World Pipe Band Competition every year; congratulates Jackie Bird on fronting...

That this House congratulates Brig Newspaper, which was founded and run by students from the University of Stirling, on its 50th anniversary; notes that it won the Student Publication Association best publication in Scotland, best journalist, best political journalism and best website awards in 2017; and wishes Brig Newspaper another 50 years of successful printing.

That this House congratulates Brig Newspaper, which was founded and run by students from the University of Stirling, on its 50th anniversary; notes that it won the Student Publication Association best publication in Scotland, best journalist, best political journalism and best website awards in 2017; and wishes Brig Newspaper another...

That this House notes the work undertaken by Stirling Voluntary Enterprise to nominate Stirling as European Volunteering Capital 2020; further notes that this would highlight Stirling's position as a great place to be a volunteer capturing its strong community spirit and the feel-good factor that volunteering brings; notes that over 100 local organisations in Stirling have backed the bid; and supports Stirling in its bid to be European Capital of Volunteering in 2020.

That this House notes the work undertaken by Stirling Voluntary Enterprise to nominate Stirling as European Volunteering Capital 2020; further notes that this would highlight Stirling's position as a great place to be a volunteer capturing its strong community spirit and the feel-good factor that volunteering brings; notes that over...

That this House recognises the efforts of the divers who risked their lives to save 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in Northern Thailand; notes that the boys were first found by Britons John Volanthen and Richard Stanton, who are recognised as two of the best cave divers worldwide; and calls on the Government to formally recognise the bravery and the work of John Volanthen, Richard Stanton and Robert Harper.

That this House recognises the efforts of the divers who risked their lives to save 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in Northern Thailand; notes that the boys were first found by Britons John Volanthen and Richard Stanton, who are recognised as two of the best cave...

That this House notes the opening of the Doune Ponds Nature Reserve accessible walkways; further notes that the walkways will open up the woodlands to wheelchair and mobility users and families with child buggies; notes the full support of Moray Estates, the landowner and the Community Council; commends the Doune Community Woodland Group which is responsible for the management of the site and has recorded over 5,000 volunteer hours; and pays tribute to that team of dedicated volunteers.

That this House notes the opening of the Doune Ponds Nature Reserve accessible walkways; further notes that the walkways will open up the woodlands to wheelchair and mobility users and families with child buggies; notes the full support of Moray Estates, the landowner and the Community Council; commends the Doune...

That this House supports the aim of the Ribbon of Poppies project to plant poppies throughout the UK to act as a living memorial to all those who gave their lives in the service of their country in the First World War; commends the organisers of the project for their imaginative and thoughtful memorial; and urges community groups throughout the UK to get involved in the project.

That this House supports the aim of the Ribbon of Poppies project to plant poppies throughout the UK to act as a living memorial to all those who gave their lives in the service of their country in the First World War; commends the organisers of the project for their...

That this House notes that Taz, a search and rescue border collie, has been given a national award at the Kennel Club in London for the work he did searching for survivors in the Clutha Pub helicopter crash in November 2013; further notes that Taz works alongside fellow rescue dogs Ella, Meg, Gigha, Glen and Mitch at Trossachs Search and Rescue; commends Trossachs Search and Rescue, in its 20th year of operation, for all it does working alongside emergency services to help and assist many people throughout the UK; and pays tribute to this team of dedicated volunteers.

That this House notes that Taz, a search and rescue border collie, has been given a national award at the Kennel Club in London for the work he did searching for survivors in the Clutha Pub helicopter crash in November 2013; further notes that Taz works alongside fellow rescue dogs...

That this House acknowledges the Stirling Smith as the main museum and art gallery in Stirling; notes its contribution as a significant cultural asset which in itself attracts over 40,000 visitors each year; further notes its vision to serve the people of Stirling and further afield by conserving and managing its collections, providing access to them and acting as custodians for future generations; notes the contribution of the many volunteers and staff who make the Stirling Smith the superb facility it is; believes that the removal of Stirling Council funding from the Stirling Smith would be an act of cultural vandalism; and calls on Stirling Council to reject this potential cut.

That this House acknowledges the Stirling Smith as the main museum and art gallery in Stirling; notes its contribution as a significant cultural asset which in itself attracts over 40,000 visitors each year; further notes its vision to serve the people of Stirling and further afield by conserving and managing...

That this House congratulates Mr Chris Martin, CEO of Callander Youth project, for his recent award of Social Enterprise Champion at the Scottish Social Enterprises Awards notes that the Callander Youth project under Mr Martin's leadership has developed an innovative, sector leading business plan that is significantly increasing the project's ability to become a self-sufficient social enterprise supporting young people in the area and offering SQA recognised training in a range of skills.

That this House congratulates Mr Chris Martin, CEO of Callander Youth project, for his recent award of Social Enterprise Champion at the Scottish Social Enterprises Awards notes that the Callander Youth project under Mr Martin's leadership has developed an innovative, sector leading business plan that is significantly increasing the project's...

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the University over the last 50 years including the formation of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, the Iris Murdoch Dementia Centre, the Stirling University Innovation Park and the Sportscotland Institute for Sport; further notes the establishment of remote campuses in Inverness and Stornoway as well as its international links with Oman, Singapore and Vietnam; and wishes the University well for the future.

That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the University over the last 50 years including the formation of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, the Iris Murdoch Dementia Centre, the Stirling University Innovation Park and the Sportscotland Institute for Sport; further notes...