A Royal Burgh in Felt and Stitch

That the Parliament congratulates pupils from Spittal Primary, Burgh Primary and Cairns Primary, and volunteers from the local community, on the creation of a handcrafted commemorative banner to mark the 900th anniversary of Rutherglen being granted Royal Burgh status by King David I of Scotland; understands that the banner was inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and is made up of felted and embroidered panels illustrating the people, places and stories of Rutherglen from its earliest days to the present, including portraits of many well-kent faces such as William Wallace, Mary, Queen of Scots, the local physician, Dr James Gorman, the suffragist, Nellie Hunter, and the actor, Robbie Coltrane; notes that the incredibly detailed, large-scale work fills the Exhibition Hall of Rutherglen Town Hall, where it is currently on display; believes that it is a fitting testament to the rich heritage of the town, and commends all the pupils and volunteers involved in its creation.