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Chamber and committees

Lossiemouth Raft Race Returns

  • Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 30 July 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00763

That the Parliament welcomes the return of the Lossiemouth Raft Race, a community event dating back to 1976; notes that the race is returning after a seven-year absence, which it understands was due to the closure of the town’s old wooden bridge and the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges the considerable effort involved in reinstating the event; commends the recently reformed Elgin Round Table for its role in bringing the race back and helping to deliver what it considers to be a brilliant outcome for Moray; understands that 25 teams have already signed up to take part, and wishes all teams the very best of luck for the race on 15 August 2026.


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Victor Currie, Tim Eagle, Jamie Langan, Amanda Lindsay, Stuart McMillan, Mark Simpson, David Smith, Paul Sweeney