That the Parliament congratulates Sue and Mike Thornley, owners of Glenarn Gardens in Rhu, on winning six awards at the Scottish National Rhododendron Show, including the Sir John Stirling Maxwell Cup for the best species of rhododendron; notes that the show returned after a three-year hiatus and took place in Garelochhead with competitors from all over Scotland and northern England taking part; commends rhododendron experts, David Chamberlain from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Richard Baines, curator of Logan Botanic Garden, for judging 500 entries in 56 classes; acknowledges what it sees as the hard work and delicate care that goes into maintaining these species of plant, and notes the importance of preserving these gardens and plants for future generations to enjoy.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Jamie Greene, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle