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Edinburgh Medical School 300

  • Submitted by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 04 February 2026
  • Motion type: Members' Business Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-20683
  • Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support

That the Parliament recognises that, in 2026, medicine will have been formally taught at the University of Edinburgh for 300 years; notes that, while there remain challenges for the NHS and higher education, reflecting on 300 years of history provides an opportunity to provide honesty on the past, and consider opportunities for the future of medical education and research; congratulates the organisers, who have curated a rich and diverse programme of events to explore the 300 years, including lectures, alumni reunions and public events; understands the value that the Edinburgh Medical School has contributed to the economy and health of Scotland, and the world, including what it sees as its crucial place in life sciences research, health innovation and policy, and wishes all staff and students the best for 2026.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Foysol Choudhury, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Alex Rowley, Davy Russell, Liz Smith, Evelyn Tweed, Brian Whittle