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Celebrating St Mary's Church in Dumfries

  • Submitted by: Jamie Langan, South Scotland, Reform UK
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 22 October 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-01694

That the Parliament recognises the celebration marking 700 years of Christian worship on the site of St Mary's in Dumfries; notes that the anniversary commemorates the consecration in 1326 of a chapel established by King Robert the Bruce in memory of his brother-in-law, Sir Christopher Seaton; acknowledges the site's important place in the history and heritage of Dumfries and Galloway; commends the efforts of River of Life Church and the Medieval Bruce Heritage Trust in preserving and promoting this heritage for future generations; acknowledges the importance of preserving and celebrating Scotland's historic and Christian heritage, and wishes all those involved every success with the celebrations.


Supported by: Max Bannerman, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Thomas Kerr, Amanda Lindsay, Julie MacDougall, Angela Ross, Mark Simpson, David Smith, Paul Sweeney