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Congratulating Patricia-Ann Raeburn on her Retirement from the Jessiman Dance School after 45 Years

  • Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 01 June 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00205

That the Parliament congratulates the Jessiman Dance School on its 75th anniversary; understands that the school has been a pillar of the local community in Huntly and the wider North East of Scotland for three-quarters of a century, providing high-quality dance tuition and fostering a love for the performing arts across multiple generations; notes that the school was founded by Elizabeth (Betty) Jessiman, a trailblazing World Highland Dancing Champion; recognises the exceptional service of the school’s Principal, Patricia-Ann Raeburn, who is retiring from the school after 45 years of dedicated teaching, passion, and leadership, which, it believes, have been instrumental to the school’s longevity and success; acknowledges the positive impact that the school has had on the physical and mental wellbeing of young people, providing them with the opportunity to perform locally, across Scotland, and on London West End stages; celebrates that several pupils have gone on to pursue successful professional careers in the performing arts; wishes Bethany Skinner, Rebecca Beverly, Rebecca Muiry, and Louisa Milne all the best as they take the school forward as the Jessiman Highland Team, ensuring that local children continue to have the opportunity to learn highland dancing; thanks all the families associated with the school, past and present, for their contribution to the vibrant cultural heritage of the area, and wishes Patricia-Ann a happy retirement and everyone at the school continued success for many years to come.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Russell Findlay, Stephen Kerr, Stuart McMillan