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Congratulating John Miller on Steps: The Spiritual Journey of Peter Howson

  • Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-01989

That the Parliament congratulates John Miller on the publication of his new book, Steps: The Spiritual Journey of Peter Howson; notes that the book draws on two decades of friendship and conversations with Peter Howson to explore the acclaimed Scottish painter’s life, work and Christian faith; recognises John’s longstanding service as a Church of Scotland Minister in Castlemilk and his contribution as Moderator of the General Assembly in 2001-02; welcomes the book’s exploration of the relationship between art, faith and human experience; celebrates Peter Howson’s contribution to Scotland’s cultural life, and wishes John every success with the publication.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Amanda Bland, Miles Briggs, Yi-pei Chou Turvey, Murdo Fraser, Lloyd Melville, Paul Sweeney