That the Parliament congratulates Olivia Watson of Douglas Academy on being one of two finalists in 2026's Scottish Schools’ Young Writer of the Year competition; further congratulates Amy Valentine of St Peter the Apostle High School on being commended; understands that the competition is held every year by the charity, Young Programme, and is open to all pupils in Scottish schools who are between the ages 15 and 18; congratulates Olivia and Amy on this fantastic achievement, and commends them both for their hard work.

That the Parliament celebrates the return of the Heritage and Hope sculpture to Springburn railway station after more than 20 years in storage; understands that the bronze statue, created by the artist, Vincent Butler in 1989, depicts a railway worker and his daughter and serves as a powerful symbol of Springburn’s proud locomotive-building heritage and its aspirations for the future; commends the tireless efforts of local artist, Mandy McIntosh, in partnership with Network Rail, ScotRail, Springburn Shopping Centre and Springburn Unity Network in ensuring that the sculpture was preserved and restored; notes that the sculpture has been installed in a prominent position on platform one, where it will be seen by tens of thousands of passengers every year; acknowledges what it sees as the importance of public art in reclaiming local history and fostering community pride, and wishes the people of Springburn continued success in their ongoing efforts to preserve and celebrate the area’s unique industrial and cultural history.

That the Parliament congratulates several young curlers from Moray on their successes at recent national competitions; understands that Elgin Academy pupil, Lillia Clarke, won the Scottish Junior Championships in Aberdeen in November 2025, alongside her teammates as part of Team Archibald, as well as the Under-21 Slam Series in January 2026; further understands that Fraser Rankin, also from Elgin, won the Scottish Pairs Championships in Stranraer in March 2026, alongside his curling partner from Kinross; recognises the increasing popularity of curling and the growing successes of young curlers from across Moray; believes that the Elgin Ice Rink, which was saved from closure in September 2025, will play a critical role in developing the next generation of curlers, and wishes every young curler from Moray and across the Highlands and Islands region well for future competitions.

That the Parliament congratulates a care home service for autistic adults in Alloa that has been commended by inspectors for delivering warm, person-centred support that is transforming lives; understands that Scottish Autism’s central Scotland area services supported accommodation, based at Hilton House in Alloa Business Park, was visited by the Care Inspectorate during an unannounced inspection completed on 23 January 2026; believes that the service, which supports 26 autistic adults in small, community-based homes and one bespoke care home, was rated very good for people’s wellbeing, the quality of its setting and how care and support are planned; acknowledges that inspectors reported that staffing levels were consistently strong and that staff showed “strong motivation to deliver high quality care and support”, with leaders and frontline staff displaying “very good values”; notes that people using the service were seen experiencing “consistently warm, respectful, and nurturing interactions with staff”, and that the values of the organisation were found to be “clearly embedded in practice”, resulting in person-centred and responsive support, and wishes everyone involved, including staff, service users, friends and relatives, all the very best for the future.

That the Parliament congratulates Bangin’ Pizza on being shortlisted for the Scotland’s Best Pizzeria category at the Scottish Italian Awards; understands that the Scottish Italian Awards aim to bring together the very best of Scotland’s Italian community; recognises that the awards are now in their 12th year; notes that Bangin’ Pizza opened its third store in Clydebank in 2025; celebrates the team at Bangin’ Pizza on this fantastic achievement, and wishes everyone involved all the best for the finals.

That the Parliament congratulates Andiamo Milngavie on being shortlisted in the Scotland’s Best Restaurant in the West category at the Scottish Italian Awards; understands that these awards aim to bring together the very best of Scotland’s Italian community; notes that the coveted Best Restaurant award will be judged by an expert panel, including celebrity chefs and leading figures from Scotland’s Italian-influenced culinary scene; understands that the awards are now in their 12th year; celebrates Andiamo Milngavie on what it sees as this fantastic achievement, and wishes it all the best for the finals.

That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow-based artist, Frank To, on being unconditionally accepted into the Society of Graphic Fine Art 105th Annual Exhibition; acknowledges that the Society of Graphic Fine Art is the only national society in the UK dedicated exclusively to drawing; recognises that Frank To is one of Scotland's leading contemporary artists, whose work has been accepted by prestigious organisations such as the Royal Ulster Academy and the Bath Society of Artists; celebrates the fact that Frank To's work was on display in the Exhibition of Scottish Artists at the Stafford Gallery, and wishes him well with any future artistic endeavours.

That the Parliament celebrates the 2026 Glasgow St Patrick’s Festival Parade; acknowledges that the parade, which took place on 14 March 2026, is a vibrant celebration of Irish heritage and culture and the immense contribution of the Irish community to the social, cultural and economic life of Glasgow and Scotland; notes that the 2026 theme, A Celebration of Irish Immigration to Scotland, highlights the deep historical and contemporary links between the two nations; commends the Glasgow St Patrick's Festival Parade Committee and its partners, including Glasgow City Council and Police Scotland, for their work in organising this inclusive, family-friendly event; welcomes the participation of traditional marching bands, including Rann na Feirste and Dobhar from Donegal, alongside local groups such as St Roch’s, Buíon Ceoil Brother Walfrid and Comhaltas branches; recognises the significance of the parade finishing at Merchant Square for the Festival Family Day, and wishes the festival continued success in its mission to promote and share Irish culture across the city of Glasgow.

That the Parliament recognises what it sees as the importance of creating stronger, better connected and more resilient communities across Scotland, including in Falkirk West constituency; understands that ScottishPower, SSE, Scottish Water and Openreach have set out plans to invest £46 billion in Scotland’s infrastructure between 2025 and 2030, which, it considers, is an unprecedented level of investment; believes that this investment in electricity, water and digital infrastructure will unlock economic growth, injecting more than £32 billion into the Scottish supply chain and supporting more than 27,000 jobs; considers that growing the workforce of the future is a key element of success to maximise early career, retraining and upskilling opportunities to ensure the right people, skills and expertise are in place right across industry to deliver; welcomes the commitment by these companies that communities will be at the heart of the investment plans, with, it understands, around £350 million of community benefit to deliver lasting positive impacts; notes a commitment from the companies to working with local people to deliver the best possible outcomes that focus on progress for the greater good; understands that the environment will also be a key consideration with projects taking a nature positive approach that will see more than 14,700 hectares of land restored to nature, which, it believes, is the equivalent of more than 20,000 football pitches; considers that it is important to ensure that a nature positive approach is central to these plans, and looks forward to this investment being delivered in the very near future.

That the Parliament notes that, on 18 March 2026, St Laurence Church in Forres, Moray, was sold by the Church of Scotland to the St Laurence Forres Trust; understands that the group has ambitious plans to convert the iconic building on Forres High Street into an events venue; notes that generous donations from local individuals and businesses, as well as a grant from the Scottish Land Fund, allowed the trust to secure the venue; further notes that four churches have been built on this site dating back to 1275, with the current impressive building being 120 years old; commends the trust chairman, James Campbell, honorary president, Major General Seymour Monro, and everyone involved with the trust for their efforts to secure a positive future for St Laurence Church by creating this welcoming and vibrant hub for the community; understands that St Laurence will be a venue in the heart of Forres for music, arts and cultural events, while ensuring the beautiful building remains a home for weddings, funerals and other milestones, as it has been for centuries, and wishes St Laurence Forres Trust every success for the future.