Sir Walter Scott Minted
- Submitted by: Christine Grahame, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 26 July 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00749
That the Parliament notes the launch of a Royal Mint commemorative coin in honour of the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott’s birth; understands that the coin has been designed by the textual artist, Stephen Raw, who was inspired by a visit to the Abbotsford Estate, Sir Walter Scott’s famous home in the Scottish Borders, and was created in collaboration with The Abbotsford Trust and Matthew Maxwell Scott, who is both a Trustee and a direct descendant of Scott; hopes that this launch will encourage people to visit Abbotsford, a renowned visitor attraction, to learn more; understands that The Abbotsford Trust is marking this anniversary in a number of ways throughout 2021, and believes that this coin will further publicise Sir Walter Scott’s life and legacy to a wider audience.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Finlay Carson, James Dornan, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Craig Hoy, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Alex Rowley, Kaukab Stewart, David Torrance