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Celebrating Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society on its Shortlisting for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Inspiration Award

  • Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20210

That the Parliament celebrates Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society (KOS) being shortlisted for the Royal Philharmonic Society's Inspiration Award, which champions amateur music across the country; appreciates KOS for its longevity, operating as a community orchestra in Fife for 150 years; recognises that KOS is the only nominee from Scotland and is one of four music groups shortlisted for the national award; notes that the winners of the award, which is decided by public vote, will be announced at a ceremony in London in March 2026; extends its very best wishes to everyone at KOS, and wishes it continued success, included at the upcoming final.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Martin Whitfield