That the Parliament congratulates the Port of Aberdeen on welcoming a record 43,000 cruise passengers in 2025,which is a 79% increase on the previous year; believes that this achievement establishes Aberdeen as one of the UK’s fastest-growing cruise destinations, with over 65 vessel calls during the season; notes the key role of the new South Harbour in enabling this growth by accommodating larger liners; recognises what it sees as the significant economic benefits to the north east region, including tourism and business boost, and wishes the port continued success in expanding its cruise operations.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Hepburn, Craig Hoy, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Douglas Ross, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle