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Congratulating Kathy Gilchrist

  • Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 05 December 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20038

That the Parliament congratulates Peebles resident Kathy Gilchrist on being named one of the UK’s Top 100 Women in Cycling; recognises her outstanding contribution to the sport in Scotland and internationally; notes that she was the first woman to chair the board of Scottish Cycling and later became its first female president, helping to open doors for women in sporting leadership; acknowledges her earlier work in the United States, where she managed a velodrome and helped to establish the National Collegiate Cycling Association; welcomes her continued service as a trustee of the Scottish Cycling Foundation; celebrates her long-standing commitment to supporting young riders and strengthening the future of cycling in Scotland, and commits to supporting women in cycling.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Brian Whittle