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Morayvia Wins National Award for Innovation

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Motion type: Standard Motion
Motion reference: S7M-02012

That the Parliament congratulates Morayvia, in Kinloss, on being awarded the Robert Pleming Trophy for Innovation 2026 by Aviation Heritage UK for its restoration of the Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 XJ723; notes that the restored helicopter honours the courage and service of RAF Search and Rescue crews and the lives that they saved; recognises that, from its beginnings in a former primary school, Morayvia has grown into a nationally recognised attraction, having previously been named Aviation Heritage UK Museum of the Year in 2019; commends the volunteers who have given thousands of hours of their time and skill to make aviation history accessible to all and to inspire young people, and wishes Morayvia every success with its future ambitions.

Motion reference: S7M-02011

Current status: Withdrawn

Elgin Library Ranked Highest Rated in Scotland

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Motion type: Standard Motion
Motion reference: S7M-01791

That the Parliament congratulates Elgin Library, Moray, on being named the second highest-rated public library in the UK and the highest-rated library in Scotland; understands that it received an average of 4.84 stars from Google reviews, placing it second out of the 640 public libraries included in the UK-wide rankings; recognises this outstanding achievement, and acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the staff who make it a welcoming and valued place for the community.

Refusal of Planning Permission for Coul Links

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Friday, 23 October 2026
Motion type: Members' Business Motion
Motion reference: S7M-01709
Current status: Achieved cross-party support

That the Parliament regrets the decision by Scottish Ministers to refuse planning permission for the proposed 18-hole championship golf course development at Coul Links, near Embo; notes reports that no consideration was given to the fact that the creation of the proposed golf resort, clubhouse and pro shop was projected to generate between 270 and 400 local jobs; believes that rejecting the development represents a significant missed opportunity for an area struggling with the loss of its working-age population, and notes calls for the Scottish Government to be clear about its commitment to, and the future of, investment in the Highlands.

Findochty Primary School Awarded Gold Status in the Reading Schools Accreditation Programme

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Thursday, 22 October 2026
Motion type: Standard Motion
Motion reference: S7M-01688

That the Parliament congratulates Findochty Primary School, which has once again achieved Gold status in the Reading Schools accreditation programme; understands that the school’s reaccreditation will remain in place for three years and welcomes the feedback from the Scottish Book Trust’s Reading Schools programme that described Findochty Primary as “small, but mighty” and its reading culture as “truly spectacular”; acknowledges that this latest assessment praised pupils for taking the lead in promoting reading, supporting their classmates and developing activities that encourage others to enjoy books, and further extends its congratulations to staff, who were also recognised for continuing to develop their knowledge of reading and children’s literature, as well as working with colleagues across Moray to share good practice.

Indian Restaurant of the Year, North East Scotland

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Motion type: Standard Motion
Motion reference: S7M-01401

That the Parliament congratulates The Bengal Spice in Keith, which has been named Indian Restaurant of the Year, North East Scotland, at the recent 10th Asian Restaurant Awards held in Glasgow; understands that over 250 Asian restaurants and takeaways across Scotland were shortlisted earlier in 2026 through a series of public votes; recognises that The Asian Restaurant Awards in Glasgow are a key event for the industry, and acknowledges the standard of Asian cuisine across Scotland, which increases year on year.

Business Programme: Amendment 1

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Motion type: Amendment
Motion reference: S7M-01390.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Result 43 for, 75 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Disagreed

Lossiemouth Raft Race Returns

Submitted by: Max Bannerman, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Motion type: Standard Motion
Motion reference: S7M-00763

That the Parliament welcomes the return of the Lossiemouth Raft Race, a community event dating back to 1976; notes that the race is returning after a seven-year absence, which it understands was due to the closure of the town’s old wooden bridge and the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges the considerable effort involved in reinstating the event; commends the recently reformed Elgin Round Table for its role in bringing the race back and helping to deliver what it considers to be a brilliant outcome for Moray; understands that 25 teams have already signed up to take part, and wishes all teams the very best of luck for the race on 15 August 2026.

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Scottish Local Government Elections (Candidacy Rights of Commonwealth Citizens) Bill

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01988
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 12 November 2026

Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote MSP voted against Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland

Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 November 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01962
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote MSP voted against Agreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland: Amendment 2

Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 09 November 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01962.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Result 9 for, 109 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote MSP voted against Disagreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland: Amendment 5

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Monday, 09 November 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01962.5
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Result 48 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote MSP voted for Disagreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland: Amendment 3

Submitted by: Victor Currie, Highlands and Islands, Reform UK
Date lodged: Monday, 09 November 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01962.3
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Result 14 for, 105 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote MSP voted for Disagreed

The BBC and Public Service Broadcasting in Scotland: Amendment 1

Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Monday, 09 November 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01962.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Result 26 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote MSP voted against Disagreed