That the Parliament welcomes the success of the first Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival, which took place on 12 May 2012 at the Albert Halls; recognises that the event allowed visitors to experience some of the best whiskies that Scotland has to offer, with over 30 distilleries and brands exhibiting at the festival as well other exhibitors related to the whisky industry present; notes that tickets for the festival, in its first year, were sold out and provided a boost to the Stirling economy; believes that whisky is one of Scotland’s finest products and that Stirling is an excellent location to celebrate national events, and wishes the festival and Scotland’s whisky industry continued success in future years.
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That the Parliament welcomes the success of the first Spirit of Stirling Whisky Festival, which took place on 12 May 2012 at the Albert Halls; recognises that the event allowed visitors to experience some of the best whiskies that Scotland has to offer, with over 30 distilleries and brands exhibiting at the festival as well other exhibitors related to the whisky industry present; notes that tickets for the festival, in its first year, were sold out and provided a boost to the Stirling economy; believes that whisky is one of Scotland’s finest products and that Stirling is an excellent location to celebrate national events, and wishes the festival and Scotland’s whisky industry continued success in future years.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Margaret Mitchell, Colin Beattie, Jackson Carlaw, Dennis Robertson, Bill Kidd, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, John Wilson, Roderick Campbell, Annabelle Ewing, Fiona McLeod, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Gil Paterson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, John Lamont, Liz Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Paul Wheelhouse, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament commends all the schools taking part in the John Muir Award, an educational initiative of the John Muir Trust; recognises that the John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for these; acknowledges the importance of outdoor learning and activities for young people and thanks all the charities, groups and teachers in Mid-Scotland and Fife and across Scotland who dedicate their time so that young people can learn new skills while enjoying Scotland’s outdoors and appreciating its natural environment, and believes that there should be greater opportunities for young people to take part in environmental and outdoor award schemes and activities.
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That the Parliament commends all the schools taking part in the John Muir Award, an educational initiative of the John Muir Trust; recognises that the John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for these; acknowledges the importance of outdoor learning and activities for young people and thanks all the charities, groups and teachers in Mid-Scotland and Fife and across Scotland who dedicate their time so that young people can learn new skills while enjoying Scotland’s outdoors and appreciating its natural environment, and believes that there should be greater opportunities for young people to take part in environmental and outdoor award schemes and activities.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Drew Smith, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Anne McTaggart, Bill Walker, Paul Wheelhouse, Mike MacKenzie, Angus MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Jim Hume, John Lamont, Dennis Robertson, Liz Smith, Joe FitzPatrick, Liam McArthur, Hugh Henry, Jamie McGrigor, Alex Fergusson, Jean Urquhart, Jackie Baillie, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Roderick Campbell, John Wilson, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn
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That the Parliament thanks the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland for its courage, dedication and service during the battalion's recent tour in Afghanistan; welcomes the forthcoming Black Watch homecoming parades, which will see soldiers marching through Inverness, Forfar, Kirkcaldy, Dundee and Perth and will give the public a chance to show their appreciation of the battalion's service; believes that, whenever the country calls on them, the soldiers do a tremendous job and that the whole of Scotland holds the men and women of the armed forces in the highest regard; notes that the Black Watch is based at Fort George, and understands that Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perthshire have a long and proud history as the historic recruiting grounds for the Black Watch and that they are proud to be the home of what is considered one of the best fighting units in the world.
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That the Parliament thanks the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland for its courage, dedication and service during the battalion's recent tour in Afghanistan; welcomes the forthcoming Black Watch homecoming parades, which will see soldiers marching through Inverness, Forfar, Kirkcaldy, Dundee and Perth and will give the public a chance to show their appreciation of the battalion's service; believes that, whenever the country calls on them, the soldiers do a tremendous job and that the whole of Scotland holds the men and women of the armed forces in the highest regard; notes that the Black Watch is based at Fort George, and understands that Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perthshire have a long and proud history as the historic recruiting grounds for the Black Watch and that they are proud to be the home of what is considered one of the best fighting units in the world.
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Linda Fabiani
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision taken at an extraordinary general meeting of the Kate Kennedy Club on 19 March 2012 to allow all University of St Andrews first-year students, regardless of gender, to apply for membership of the club; welcomes the club's decision to admit female students and looks forward to the club continuing to play a full role in the St Andrews community, in particular in organising the annual Kate Kennedy procession, and wishes the club and all students at the University of St Andrews every success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the decision taken at an extraordinary general meeting of the Kate Kennedy Club on 19 March 2012 to allow all University of St Andrews first-year students, regardless of gender, to apply for membership of the club; welcomes the club's decision to admit female students and looks forward to the club continuing to play a full role in the St Andrews community, in particular in organising the annual Kate Kennedy procession, and wishes the club and all students at the University of St Andrews every success.
Supported by: Fiona McLeod, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Adam Ingram, Nanette Milne, Jamie McGrigor, Gil Paterson, Alex Johnstone, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Simpson, John Scott, Roderick Campbell, Jackson Carlaw, Jamie Hepburn, Colin Beattie, Liz Smith, John Lamont, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Mike MacKenzie, David Torrance, Jenny Marra, Marco Biagi, Kevin Stewart
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That the Parliament welcomes Perth gaining official city status as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations; acknowledges that Perth gaining city status allows Perth to become Scotland’s seventh city; believes that city status will boost Perth’s local economy and enhance the city’s national and international standing; congratulates Perth and Kinross Council on all its work and effort in submitting and promoting Perth’s city status bid; considers that the whole of Scotland got behind the Perth city status bid; thanks everyone involved in the campaign including the general public, Perth businesses, civic society, the local media and politicians from all political parties, and believes that Perth can now look forward to its future with its rightful and official title as the City of Perth.
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That the Parliament welcomes Perth gaining official city status as part of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations; acknowledges that Perth gaining city status allows Perth to become Scotland’s seventh city; believes that city status will boost Perth’s local economy and enhance the city’s national and international standing; congratulates Perth and Kinross Council on all its work and effort in submitting and promoting Perth’s city status bid; considers that the whole of Scotland got behind the Perth city status bid; thanks everyone involved in the campaign including the general public, Perth businesses, civic society, the local media and politicians from all political parties, and believes that Perth can now look forward to its future with its rightful and official title as the City of Perth.
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Bill Walker, Willie Rennie, Ruth Davidson, Mark McDonald, Mike MacKenzie, John Lamont, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Hepburn, Liz Smith, Liam McArthur, Dennis Robertson, Margaret Mitchell, Stewart Maxwell, Hanzala Malik, Jackson Carlaw, Dave Thompson, John Wilson, Roderick Campbell, Claire Baker, Richard Simpson, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie McGrigor, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Alex Fergusson, Sarah Boyack, Rhoda Grant, Patricia Ferguson, Nanette Milne, Maureen Watt, Mary Scanlon, Linda Fabiani, Jean Urquhart, Fiona McLeod, Claudia Beamish, Annabelle Ewing, Annabel Goldie
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That the Parliament welcomes the Royal Regiment of Scotland being awarded the freedom of the city of Stirling on 10 March 2012; notes that this was presented at a special ceremony, which was held in recognition of the regiment's service and what is seen as its strong links to the Stirling area; thanks the people of Stirling who lined the streets to show their support by applauding the troops; understands that Stirling and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are intertwined and that the people of Stirling are proud of their historic links with Scotland’s infantry; believes that the Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of some of the most exceptional, skilled and dedicated soldiers in the world and that it is one of the best infantry regiments, and thanks the Royal Regiment of Scotland's soldiers for all that they do across the world.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Royal Regiment of Scotland being awarded the freedom of the city of Stirling on 10 March 2012; notes that this was presented at a special ceremony, which was held in recognition of the regiment's service and what is seen as its strong links to the Stirling area; thanks the people of Stirling who lined the streets to show their support by applauding the troops; understands that Stirling and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are intertwined and that the people of Stirling are proud of their historic links with Scotland’s infantry; believes that the Royal Regiment of Scotland is made up of some of the most exceptional, skilled and dedicated soldiers in the world and that it is one of the best infantry regiments, and thanks the Royal Regiment of Scotland's soldiers for all that they do across the world.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) on its report, Celebrating 100 of the Best PSYBT Supported Businesses, which shows the 100 biggest businesses set up by PSYBT in its 23-year history and identifies them as having created over 2,000 jobs in Scotland and generating a combined turnover exceeding £157 million; considers that youth enterprise in Scotland is having a demonstrable positive impact on Scotland’s economy, not least in creating wealth and employment in local communities; welcomes the important support to the PSYBT by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group; celebrates the achievements outlined in this report; wishes all PSYBT businesses success in the future; notes the forthcoming merger of the PSYBT with the Prince’s Trust Scotland, and believes that two of Scotland’s leading youth charities joining together will offer even more support to the country’s young people.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT) on its report, Celebrating 100 of the Best PSYBT Supported Businesses, which shows the 100 biggest businesses set up by PSYBT in its 23-year history and identifies them as having created over 2,000 jobs in Scotland and generating a combined turnover exceeding £157 million; considers that youth enterprise in Scotland is having a demonstrable positive impact on Scotland’s economy, not least in creating wealth and employment in local communities; welcomes the important support to the PSYBT by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group; celebrates the achievements outlined in this report; wishes all PSYBT businesses success in the future; notes the forthcoming merger of the PSYBT with the Prince’s Trust Scotland, and believes that two of Scotland’s leading youth charities joining together will offer even more support to the country’s young people.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes the Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival 2012, which is scheduled to take place from 4 to 13 May ahead of the 81 mile cycle challenge, the Etape Caledonia; welcomes the festival's programme of cycling events across Highland Perthshire, which, it understands, will provide routes and activities for all levels of cycling and is aimed at the whole family; believes that the beauty of Highland Perthshire’s landscape makes the perfect setting for the festival and that the festival will bring a boost to the local economy; congratulates the festival on its success to date; wishes it well for the future, and hopes that it will go from strength to strength.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival 2012, which is scheduled to take place from 4 to 13 May ahead of the 81 mile cycle challenge, the Etape Caledonia; welcomes the festival's programme of cycling events across Highland Perthshire, which, it understands, will provide routes and activities for all levels of cycling and is aimed at the whole family; believes that the beauty of Highland Perthshire’s landscape makes the perfect setting for the festival and that the festival will bring a boost to the local economy; congratulates the festival on its success to date; wishes it well for the future, and hopes that it will go from strength to strength.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy and everyone who is involved with the campaign to see the cinema's restoration; notes that the Friends of Birks Cinema has now raised the £1.8 million that was needed to start the project, including £320,075 from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund; welcomes the campaign’s vision of transforming “the Birks” into a state-of-the-art community-run cinema and café bar that will be able to put on the latest movies, including those in 3D, have the capacity to allow live broadcast links and be a venue for live performances; believes that having its own cinema will be a tremendous asset for Aberfeldy and all of Highland Perthshire, and commends the hard work, dedication and passion of local residents who have made this possible.
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That the Parliament congratulates Friends of Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy and everyone who is involved with the campaign to see the cinema's restoration; notes that the Friends of Birks Cinema has now raised the £1.8 million that was needed to start the project, including £320,075 from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund; welcomes the campaign’s vision of transforming “the Birks” into a state-of-the-art community-run cinema and café bar that will be able to put on the latest movies, including those in 3D, have the capacity to allow live broadcast links and be a venue for live performances; believes that having its own cinema will be a tremendous asset for Aberfeldy and all of Highland Perthshire, and commends the hard work, dedication and passion of local residents who have made this possible.
Current Status: Fallen on 18/05/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012; notes that a series of celebrations will take place to mark the anniversary, including a United Kingdom-wide competition to award city status; considers that there is a strong momentum for Perth's bid to have city status, including support from Perth’s general public, businesses, local media, politicians and civic society; congratulates everyone involved in promoting Perth’s city status bid, and believes that Perth city status would benefit Perth and Scotland.
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That the Parliament welcomes Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012; notes that a series of celebrations will take place to mark the anniversary, including a United Kingdom-wide competition to award city status; considers that there is a strong momentum for Perth's bid to have city status, including support from Perth’s general public, businesses, local media, politicians and civic society; congratulates everyone involved in promoting Perth’s city status bid, and believes that Perth city status would benefit Perth and Scotland.
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2012
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