That the Parliament expresses its condolences following the death of Dr Elspeth King; recognises what it sees as Dr King’s enormous contribution to Scotland and Scottish museums; notes that over her many years of work at the People’s Palace, Dunfermline Heritage Trust and the Stirling Smith Art Gallery, Dr King was known for championing the culture, art and heritage of working class Scotland; recognises her contribution to recording working class history and women’s history in Scotland, including work on the suffrage movement; commends her many achievements, including the People's Palace winning the European Museum of the Year title in 1981 and British Museum of the Year in 1983 while she was at the helm, and a honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling; celebrates Dr King’s commitment to platforming Scottish art, including the display of Sir Billy Connolly’s iconic banana boots and Michael Donnelly’s sketch Crucifixion, which were seen as controversial; expresses sadness at her passing and condolences to those who will miss her, including her friends, family and husband Michael, and notes that she leaves an exceptional legacy in her contributions to Scotland’s arts and culture.