Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to keep the Wallace Letter, known as the Safe conduct/Letter of introduction, in Scotland.
The letter is on loan from the National Archives and is a key item of significant cultural importance to Scotland and our history. It is due to end its loan period in September 2026, and we want the letter extended indefinitely and kept where it is most significant.
Petitioner: David Reid
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 25 August 2026
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8 October 2026: The Committee agreed to write to the National Archives and the National Records of Scotland to seek their views on the actions called for in the petition.
Meeting of the Public Petitions Committee, 8 October 2026
PE2245/A: Scottish Government written response, 23 September 2026 (90KB, pdf) posted 23 September 2026