Congratulating The Steam Packet Inn, Isle of Whithorn, Scotland’s CAMRA Scotland Pub of the Year

That the Parliament congratulates The Steam Packet Inn, in the Isle of Whithorn, on being named the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Scotland Pub of the Year; recognises that this is a significant achievement for the business, its staff and the wider south of Scotland; notes that the pub will now go forward to represent Scotland in CAMRA’s UK Pub of the Year competition, having secured its place among the 16 finalists across the United Kingdom; acknowledges what it considers to be the important role that community pubs play in bringing people together, supporting local economies and attracting visitors to rural and coastal communities; commends the dedication of the owners and staff in creating a welcoming venue that showcases the very best of Scottish hospitality; recognises the work of CAMRA and its volunteers in championing pubs, breweries and real ale across Scotland, and wishes everyone at The Steam Packet Inn every success in the next stage of the competition.