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Retirement of John Sinclair and Barry Florence of HM Sheridan Butchers in Ballater

  • Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 16 January 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20482

That the Parliament congratulates John Sinclair and Barry Florence on their retirement from HM Sheridan Butchers in Ballater after more than four decades at the Deeside business; notes that John Sinclair has worked at the business for 42 years, and that Barry Florence began as a message boy and has worked at the butchers for 44 years; recognises what it sees as the significant contribution both men have made to the local community, including maintaining the longstanding relationship between HM Sheridan and the Royal Family during their stays at Balmoral; acknowledges John Sinclair’s role in welcoming Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Ballater in 2016 as part of the village’s recovery efforts following Storm Frank; commends both men for their commitment to quality and service, particularly during busy periods such as the New Year steak pie rush; welcomes the news that Grant Anderson, who began as an apprentice 14 years ago, will take over the running of the business, and wishes John and Barry all the best in retirement.