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Marcus Humphrey Celebrates 60 Years of Contribution to the Aboyne Highland Games

  • Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-17603

That the Parliament congratulates Marcus Humphrey CBE OSTJ DL FRICS on his extraordinary contribution over 60 years to the Aboyne Highland Games; understands that the Aboyne Highland Games will be celebrating its 158th game in 2025 with Mr Humphrey being the current longest standing member; notes that the Aboyne Highland Games were established in 1867 and have occurred consistently every year except during the two World Wars; acknowledges that Mr Humphrey joined the Aboyne Highland Games Committee in 1965, at 27 years old, and undertook his current position with the patrons in 2013 after serving 48 years in charge of the main dancing board; recognises that Mr Humphrey has served under two Chieftains and nine chairmen; applauds Mr Humphrey for his commitment to the games and ability to help build camaraderie through the Kindred Gatherings with his positions as patron at the Ballater Games, an honorary member of the Braemar Games and an honorary vice-president of the Lonach Games; recognises Mr Humphrey as an elder stateman who took on the responsibility of Chieftain in a 2021 flag raising ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic where he entered the field under his own banner; compliments Mr Humphrey for his notable contribution to the 2017 Games when Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited to celebrate the 150th anniversary; commends Mr Humphrey for being predominantly responsible for arranging the event and making it a historic day for all involved; understands that Mr Humphrey is known by his associates as a true gentleman; congratulates Mr Humphrey for his outstanding achievements and sportsmanship, and wishes him the very best for his upcoming 60th Aboyne Games on 2 August 2025.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle