Chamber and committees

That the Parliament welcomes the Dog Ownership Guide (DOG), which has been developed by Dogs Trust alongside the RSPCA, which operates in England and Wales; understands that the DOG was developed as an overarching framework to be used across the UK for a cohesive, four-nation approach to define responsible dog ownership and the contributing behaviours; commends that it was developed through consultation with 30 organisations comprised of experts in the animal welfare sector, including local authorities and 36,000 members of the public; notes that it is aimed at providing a cultural shift of what it means to be a responsible dog owner and how dogs are perceived in wider society, and believes that the DOG is a way forward for owners to exhibit more responsible behaviours, improve dog welfare in the UK and prevent dog control incidents before they occur.

That the Parliament recognises the report by Food for Life Scotland (FFLS), Our impact 2025–2026, which details the important work it has carried out over the last year, including supporting 16 local authorities in serving over 108,700 Food for Life Served Here (FFLSH) certified school meals daily; notes that the report highlights the value of the Food for Life framework to support caterers in making a meaningful difference by providing fresh and local food to the public sector; further notes that FFLSH is an indicator of outcome 5 of the National Good Food Nation Plan; understands that the FFLS programme also partners with higher education, courts, care homes and workplaces; welcomes the news that FFLS is undertaking early work with the NHS and Scottish Prison Service, and wishes the organisation the best for its continued hard work in this area.

As an amendment to motion S7M-01283 in the name of Gillian Martin (Building a Flood Resilient Scotland: Delivering Action for Communities in a Changing Climate), insert at end "; recognises the range of actions that communities across Scotland are taking to reduce their flood risk; is concerned that small communities can miss out on funding opportunities under the current model; believes that communities must have an active role in developing flood management plans; further believes that such plans must be developed on a catchment-wide scale, and calls on the Scottish Government to work with landowners to take forward nature-based solutions to flooding through public land management and agriculture support schemes."

That the Parliament recognises the campaign and petition, led by Ramblers Scotland, to uphold access rights to walking routes in Glen Lyon; understands the North Chesthill Estate has advised people to seek alternative routes for the whole of September and October 2026 during the deer stalking season; notes that while the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and associated guidance allow estates to advise walkers to vary nearby routes on specific days and and in specific locations where stalking is taking place, it does not endorse such prolonged and blanket restrictions; understands that such restrictions are not used by other estates in Scotland; notes concerns that these restrictions prevent visitors and local people from exercising responsible access, with an impact on the visitor economy, especially given the popularity of the four Munros on the estate; believes that concerns regarding access management in Glen Lyon are a long-standing issue and that there is a consistent pattern of the estate being at odds with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, and calls on all relevant stakeholders to work together to ensure that Scotland’s world-renowned access rights and the Code are upheld.

That the Parliament recognises the film, The People’s Emergency Briefing; believes that it highlights the risks posed by the current climate emergency by bringing together leading experts to present the latest evidence on the climate and nature crisis; notes that this includes how the country faces intensifying weather extremes, including up to one in four UK homes being at risk of flooding by 2050 and the increased risk of wildfires and heatwaves; recognises that the current trajectory of a 3-4°C warming threatens systemic societal disruption and significant loss of native biodiversity and nature; considers that the film is important in the current context of reported increasing misinformation around the climate emergency; notes that there have been multiple screenings of it across the country, including in Aberdour, Aberfeldy, Stirling, Kirkcaldy and Cupar in Mid-Scotland and Fife; supports calls for the film to be televised nationally to showcase the nature and scale of the climate emergency, including how it demonstrates the reason why these threats matter to people’s lives, and supports calls for both the Scottish and UK government to take decisive action to deliver critical legislation, investment and public engagement to fully tackle the crisis.

As an amendment to motion S7M-00434 in the name of Gillian Martin (Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change), insert at end "; recognises that, despite a media backlash, a majority of the public continues to back strong climate action, especially young people; further recognises that local communities and workers must have a meaningful participatory role in developing and implementing local climate action, with the costs spread fairly across society; recognises that the latest Scottish Greenhouse Gas statistics indicate that progress to reduce emissions has flatlined in key sectors including agriculture, buildings and transport; believes that there must be no drilling of new fossil fuels reserves, in line with advice from the International Energy Agency; considers the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Plan to be undermined by a significant reliance on as-yet unproven technological solutions, including carbon capture and storage, and that the Scottish Government must develop an alternative pathway to meeting its net zero targets."

That the Parliament congratulates Glenfarg Community Transport on winning in the Community Transport Organisation of the Year (6+ vehicles) category at the Community Transport 2026 Awards; understands that the award winner is recognised as a larger community transport organisation delivering high-quality, accessible and inclusive services at scale, with a strong community focus, ensuring that people can rely on transport and stay connected to their communities; notes that Glenfarg Community Transport was established in 2023 to improve transport in and around the village and has since expanded to provide five services, including school transport; recognises what it sees as the important role that Glenfarg Community Transport plays in connecting and serving the community, and wishes it the very best as it continues its work.

That the Parliament marks 25 July 2026 as National Schizophrenia Awareness Day; understands that over 600,000 people in the UK live with schizophrenia; believes that it remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental health conditions in Scotland; recognises that this year’s theme focuses on tackling misconceptions of schizophrenia in society and the media at large; considers that harmful stereotypes can shape public attitudes, deepen isolation, delay access to support and treatment and prevent people from being seen as whole individuals beyond their diagnosis; welcomes the work of Change Mental Health, which provides mental health and wellbeing support for over 11,000 people each year across Scotland, including people living with schizophrenia; notes that the charity is celebrating 54 years of supporting people; welcomes the work of its Hearing Voices groups across Fife, including in Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline and Glenrothes, which provide safe and supportive spaces for people to share experiences and receive peer support; supports the call to see the whole person, including their ambitions, relationships, humour, talents and everyday challenges, rather than defining anyone by a diagnosis, and wishes Change Mental Health, Mental Health UK and everyone taking part in National Schizophrenia Awareness Day well in their efforts to build greater understanding, inclusion and support for people living with the condition.

That the Parliament acknowledges the recent RSPB report, Patterns of Persecution, which outlines evidence of the ongoing illegal killing of birds of prey and nest destruction; expresses alarm at the continued killing of these majestic birds, including in the Mid Scotland and Fife region, despite recent legislation to strengthen protections for these species; notes the reported figure that 64% of confirmed cases of bird crime occurred on land associated with grouse shooting; further notes with particular concern the recent persecution of golden eagles in the South of Scotland; commends the protection and conservation of these native birds, and expresses the hope that recent reforms and resourcing of Police Scotland and NatureScot will finally bring an end to what it believes is a blight on the national conscience.

That the Parliament notes with concern the large, resource-intensive fire that began at the Ladybank landfill site in Fife on 12 May 2026; understands that the fire has been burning for several days and that, at its height, 19 fire crews were on the scene trying to control the blaze; notes that one week later, three appliances remain on site; understands with concern that fire crews from across Fife and Tayside have had to attend the scene, leaving Edinburgh short as an appliance from Tollcross in the city was sent to Dunfermline to cover; notes that the fire comes as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) considers the outcome of a Service Delivery Review, which proposes closing Balmossie station in Dundee and removing a fire appliance and crew from Lochgelly; understands that this follows a previous round of service reductions that already caused Methil and Glenrothes to each lose a fire appliance; believes that SFRS has lost 1,250 jobs since its creation in 2013, and considers that further job losses, closure of stations and reductions in services will leave communities exposed, putting people's lives and property at greater risk.