Black Agnes Festival
- Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 04 July 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-05271
That the Parliament praises all involved in organising the successful Black Agnes Festival in Dunbar, which took place on 10 June 2022; notes that the festival takes place annually in memory of Scottish hero, Black Agnes, who it understands kept English invaders at bay for six months in 1338, saving the town of Dunbar; understands that the festival marked the 648th anniversary of the siege of Dunbar; congratulates all recipients of the Black Agnes Award, an award recognising modern women from Dunbar who have made valuable contributions to the community, and wishes every success for the festival in 2023 and beyond.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Stephanie Callaghan, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Pam Gosal, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed