That the Parliament congratulates Michael Rainey, a retired deputy headteacher from Clydebank and a long-time educator in Dumbarton, on successfully kayaking the length of Loch Ness; notes that, on 6 June 2025, Michael completed the 22-mile challenge from Fort Augustus to Lochend Beach, Inverness, to raise funds for the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF); acknowledges Michael's long-standing support for SCIAF, including his work in schools and parishes over the last 30 years; recognises the importance of SCIAF's work in helping some of the world's poorest communities to overcome poverty and build sustainable futures; appreciates Michael's dedication to this cause and his inspiring efforts to raise awareness and funds, and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours.
Supported by:
Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle