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Commending Kaiden McCann's Heroic Act

  • Submitted by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00146

That the Parliament commends the bravery of 19-year-old Kaiden McCann who rescued a man in a wheelchair from a burning flat in Newtongrange; understands that Kaiden noticed smoke from an apartment building and sprang into action, running into the building to check whether anyone was there; understands that Kaiden grabbed the man and brought him to safety before running back in to retrieve the man's wheelchair; further understands that the man was successfully treated by paramedics at the scene, and thanks Kaiden for his bravery and strength.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, David Barratt, Dawn Black, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Tim Eagle, Patricia Gibson, Jamie Langan, Amanda Lindsay, Helen McDade, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Jenni Minto, Laura Moodie, Kate Nevens, Collette Stevenson, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance