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Chamber and committees

Congratulations to Coatbridge Darts Player Aiden Ballantyne on Junior World Cup Success

  • Submitted by: Fulton MacGregor, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 07 January 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20332

That the Parliament congratulates Coatbridge’s Aiden Ballantyne on his outstanding achievement as part of the Scotland B Team at the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) World Cup of Darts, held in Gibraltar in November 2025; understands that the Scotland B Team delivered an exceptional performance in reaching the Final of the tournament, with Aiden playing a key role during what was reportedly his first year competing at the World Championships; recognises what it sees as the remarkable talent, commitment and composure shown by Aiden on the international stage; pays tribute to the wider successes of the Scottish contingent, including the Scotland A Team reaching the semi-finals; commends the leadership of JDC Scotland for their continued work in supporting and developing youth darts across the country, and wishes Aiden every success in his future sporting career as he continues to represent Coatbridge and Scotland with distinction.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Annie Wells, Elena Whitham, Brian Whittle