That the Parliament congratulates Tony Marshall, from Dunkeld, on being shortlisted for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS); understands that Tony has been completing an SVQ in environmental conservation through Rural Skills Scotland whilst also working as a rural skills apprentice with Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust; notes that the ALBAs, whose award ceremony will be held in the Crieff Hydro Hotel on 5 March 2026, play a vital role in promoting careers in the rural sector, celebrate the achievements of learners and highlight the importance of employers investing in skills; understands that industry categories include animal care, aquaculture, equine, environmental conservation, game and wildlife, horticulture, land-based engineering, veterinary nursing and trees and timber, and wishes all nominees from across the region the very best of luck at the ceremony in March.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Martin Whitfield, Brian Whittle