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Date published:
5 June 2026
Planning in Scotland: An introduction - Development Management
Development that does not need an application for planning permission: Certain types of development do not need an award of planning permission, principally under two specific systems outlined below:
Permitted development: Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 defines development as:
...the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land, or the operation of a marine fish...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
5 June 2026
Planning in Scotland: An introduction
Development that does not need an application for planning permission: Certain types of development do not need an award of planning permission, principally under two specific systems outlined below:
Permitted development: Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 defines development as:
...the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land, or the operation of a marine fish...
Last updated:
4 June 2026
BB20260605
Supported by: Murdo Fraser*, Senga Beresford*, Meghan Gallacher*, Jamie Langan* *S7M-00282 Tim Eagle: Elspeth Macdonald to Retire as Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation—That the Parliament notes the announcement that Elspeth Macdonald is to retire as chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) in March 2027, having led the organisation since 2019; believes that Elspeth has become one of the most authoritative voices in the UK seafood sector and that she has led the way through several major changes, including the UK’s exit from the EU, the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving environmental policies, the implementation of new fisheries management arrangements and periods of global instability; commends the leadership that Elspeth showed when she and the SFF led the campaign against plans to introduce Highly Protected Marine Areas; acknowledges Elspeth’s ability to work with all elected representatives, regardless of political affiliation; recognises that she is highly respected by both the Scottish and UK governments and parliaments; thanks Elspeth for her outstanding service to the fishing...
Official Report
Meeting date:
4 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 04 June 2026 [Draft]
I extend my congratulations to you and to all new members in the Parliament who made their first speeches today.Giving my first speech in this place on a topic as important as this feels a little bit like when I am out on my small fishing boat as the haar starts to roll in.
Official Report
Meeting date:
4 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 04 June 2026 [Draft]
I extend my congratulations to you and to all new members in the Parliament who made their first speeches today.Giving my first speech in this place on a topic as important as this feels a little bit like when I am out on my small fishing boat as the haar starts to roll in.
Last updated:
28 May 2026
BB20260529
Supported by: Miles Briggs*, Liam McArthur*, Jamie Langan*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Paul McLennan*, Helen McDade* Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S7M-00170 Andrew Baxter: Impact of Motability Changes in the Highlands and Islands (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, David Green*, Dawn Black*, Yi-pei Chou Turvey*, Helen McDade*, Alex Cole-Hamilton*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00169 Tim Eagle: Recognising the Ongoing Opposition to the Moray FLOW-Park (lodged on 27 May 2026) Friday 29 May 2026 12 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Stephen Kerr*, Russell Findlay*, Murdo Fraser*, Craig Hoy*, Miles Briggs*, Meghan Gallacher* S7M-00168 Mark Griffin: Congratulating Motherwell and Wishaw Girls' Brigade Achievements (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jenny Young*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00166 Katy Clark: 100th Anniversary of the General Strike (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Gillian Mackay*, Carol Mochan*, Clare Adamson*, Lorna Slater*, Bob Doris*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Paul McLennan*, David Barratt*, Pauline McNeill*, Kate Nevens* S7M-00165 Miles Briggs: Volunteers' Week 2026 (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Colm Merrick*, Russell Findlay*, Clare Adamson*, Amanda Lindsay*, Maggie Chapman*, Kate Nevens* S7M-00164 David Linden: Commending Frank To of Glasgow (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar*, Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson* S7M-00163 Clare Adamson: Girls’ Brigade Members Recognised for Brigaders Brooch Awards and Long Service Achievement (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar*, Paul Sweeney*, Dawn Black*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00162 Katie Hagmann: Welcoming the First MSPs Supported by the Access to Elected Office Fund (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Kayleigh Kinross- O'Neill*, Ross Greer*, Laura Moodie*, Bob Doris*, Joe Long*, David Torrance*, Carol Mochan*, Paul McLennan*, Dawn Black*, Q Manivannan*, David Barratt*, Cara McKee* R, Kate Nevens* S7M-00161 Marie McNair: Bearsden Restaurant Wins Organiser's Choice of the Year (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie*, Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Paul McLennan* S7M-00160 Marie McNair: Milngavie Restaurant Wins Local Restaurant of the Year (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie*, Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Paul McLennan* S7M-00159 Stephen Gethins: It’s Scotland’s Energy (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar* S7M-00159.3 Lorna Slater: It’s Scotland’s Energy (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee* S7M-00159.2 Daniel Johnson: It’s Scotland’s Energy (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S7M-00158 Murdo Fraser: Congratulating Pitlochry Station Bookshop on its Milestone of Raising Over £500,000 for Charity (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Russell Findlay*, Clare Adamson* S7M-00157 Steven Bonnar: Honouring Girls’ Brigade Volunteers and Young Leaders in Uddingston and Bellshill (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson* Friday 29 May 2026 13 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00156 Meghan Gallacher: Support for RiverKids Through Persimmon Homes Community Champions Programme (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Russell Findlay*, Clare Adamson* S7M-00155 Gillian Mackay: Anniversary of Single-Use Vapes Ban (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Patricia Gibson*, Clare Adamson*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill*, Ross Greer*, Laura Moodie*, Lorna Slater*, Colin Beattie*, David Torrance*, Paul McLennan*, Dawn Black*, Q Manivannan*, David Barratt*, Patrick Harvie*, Kate Nevens* S7M-00154 David Barratt: Congratulating Inverkeithing High School on 100% Positive Destinations for School Leavers in 2024-25 (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Dawn Black*, Clare Adamson*, Bob Doris* S7M-00148 Liam McArthur: Success for The Orcadian at the Scottish Press Awards (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson* S7M-00147 Lorna Slater: Celebrating Hearts Women’s First Title Success (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar*, Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill*, Ross Greer*, Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie*, Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Gillian Mackay*, Liam McArthur*, Dawn Black*, Helen McDade* S7M-00146 Colin Beattie: Commending Kaiden McCann's Heroic Act (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, David Barratt*, Amanda Lindsay* S7M-00145 Stephen Kerr: Recognising Calls for the Royal Regiment of Scotland to be Granted the Freedom of the City of Glasgow (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Russell Findlay*, Craig Hoy*, Meghan Gallacher*, Jamie Langan*, Miles Briggs*, Victor Currie*, Amanda Bland*, Colin Beattie*, Murdo Fraser*, Senga Beresford*, Amanda Lindsay* S7M-00144 Jackie Dunbar: Byron Bakery Brings Home Gold at Scottish Bakery of the Year Awards (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Bob Doris* S7M-00143 Jack Middleton: Thanking Graeme Shinnie (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00142 Jackie Dunbar: Aberdeen Donside Pupil Named Runner-Up in the #DigiInventors Challenge (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Karen Adam* S7M-00141 Jackie Dunbar: Aberdeen Donside Pupil Wins the #DigiInventors Challenge (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Karen Adam* S7M-00140 Jackie Dunbar: Aberdeen Runway Run 2026 (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Karen Adam* S7M-00139 Jackie Dunbar: Asda Dyce Celebrates 50 years (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00138 Keith Brown: Congratulations to Alloa Athletic Women on Historic ScottishPower Regional Plate Victory (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar*, Clare Adamson* Friday 29 May 2026 14 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00137 Liam Kerr: Congratulating Bread Guy Bakery on its Success at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2026 (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Russell Findlay*, Clare Adamson* S7M-00136 Alan Brown: Park School First Place Finish in the 2026 Big Walk and Wheel Challenge (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00135 Paul Sweeney: Celtic FC 2025-26 Scottish Premiership Champions (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar*, Paul McLennan*, Bob Doris*, Marie McNair*, David Green*, Colin Beattie* S7M-00134 Gillian Mackay: Tartan Army App to Offset Carbon Footprint (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00133 Alex Cole-Hamilton: Recognising the Work of The Rawthey Project (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00132 Duncan Dunlop: The Blackadder Bar & Restaurant Named Champion Pub 2026 (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00130 Fulton MacGregor: Awareness and Support for People Affected by PANS and PANDAS (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Steven Bonnar*, Clare Adamson*, Jackie Baillie*, David Barratt*, Patricia Gibson*, Maggie Chapman*, Lorna Slater* S7M-00127 Paul McLennan: Praising North Berwick Gilbert and Sullivan Charity Concert in North Berwick (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00126 Stephen Kerr: Congratulating His Majesty King Charles III Following the Removal of US Tariffs on Scotch Whisky (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Russell Findlay* S7M-00125 Paul McLennan: Recognising Community Support for Dunbar RNLI Fundraising Efforts (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, Kate Nevens* S7M-00124 Paul McLennan: East Lothian Coastal Towns Named Among the UK’s Best Seaside Locations (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill* S7M-00122 Finlay Carson: Parliament Tribute to Rugby Legend Scott Hastings (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Miles Briggs*, Liam McArthur*, Mark Simpson*, Russell Findlay*, Stephen Kerr*, Victor Currie*, Meghan Gallacher*, Amanda Bland*, Jamie Langan*, Stuart McMillan*, Clare Adamson*, Craig Hoy*, Colin Beattie*, Murdo Fraser*, Bob Doris*, David Torrance*, Paul McLennan*, Amanda Lindsay*, Helen McDade* S7M-00121 Paul McLennan: Condemning the Detention of Scots Following the Interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla (lodged on 27 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Clare Adamson*, Laura Moodie*, Cara McKee*, David Barratt*, Q Manivannan*, Kate Nevens* Friday 29 May 2026 15 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00120 Paul McLennan: Commending East Linton Schoolchildren for Leading Wildlife- Friendly Grow Not Mow Initiative (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00119 Paul McLennan: Urging Responsible Behaviour in Outdoor Spaces Following Fire at Yellowcraig (lodged on 26 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00118 Finlay Carson: Gravel Cycling Festival, The Gralloch, Comes to Galloway (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00117 Finlay Carson: Congratulations to Butcher Scott Carson for his Award-winning Sausages (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00116 Laura Moodie: Hardgate Primary School Teacher Wins National Environmental Award (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00115 Alan Brown: Celebrating Shortlees Amateurs’ Scottish Amateur Cup Triumph (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00114 Jackie Dunbar: Susan Hislop and Bibs Barry Named Finalists for the Angela Joss ‘Bee You’ Memorial Award (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00111 Laura Mitchell: Opening of Craig Vets (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00110 Laura Moodie: Celebrating The Gralloch 2026 (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, David Barratt* S7M-00103 Stuart McMillan: Port Glasgow Juniors Football Club Back-to-back Promotions (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00102 Stuart McMillan: Whinhill Primary School Recognised Among Scotland’s Best (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00100 Patricia Gibson: World Pre-Eclampsia Day, 22 May 2026 (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00099 Alison Thewliss: Celebrating 20 Years of the Glasgow Science Festival (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00097 Maggie Chapman: Promoting Pig Welfare (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00096 Alison Thewliss: 200th Anniversary of Glasgow City Mission (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* Friday 29 May 2026 16 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00094 Jackie Dunbar: Danestone Primary School Celebrates 40 Years (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00093 Gillian Mackay: Motherwell Football Club Secures European Qualification (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00092 Paul McLennan: Congratulations to Calum Phillip on Edinburgh to North Berwick Race Victory (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00091 Paul McLennan: Commending Lifesaving Rescue Teams Honoured with PETA Award (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00090 Paul McLennan: Congratulating Bombay Bar and Grill on Success at the Scottish Curry Awards 2026 (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00089 Jack Middleton: Support Scotland’s Energy Industry (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, David Barratt* S7M-00088 Sanne Dijkstra-Downie: Congratulations to Spartans FC Women (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00087 Kirsten Oswald: Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, David Barratt* S7M-00086 Simita Kumar: Oxgangs Library, CEC Mobile Library and Saughton Library Win Scottish Library of the Year (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00084 Alison Thewliss: World Human Milk Donation Day on 19 May (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00083 Holly Bruce: Celebrating Kenmure Street, a Festival of Hope (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00082 Mark Ruskell: Ladybank Fire Exposes the Danger Posed by Fire Service Cuts (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: David Barratt* S7M-00081 Alison Thewliss: Welcoming Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00080 Alison Thewliss: 30th Anniversary of the Kinning Park Complex (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00079 Carol Mochan: Honouring the Work of East Ayrshire Trades Union Council (lodged on 19 May 2026) Friday 29 May 2026 17 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00078 David Linden: Big Hearted Rustico of Mount Vernon (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00077 Kirsten Oswald: Netherlee and Stamperland Community Council's Meadow in a Box Initiative (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00076 Malcolm Offord: Scott Hastings (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, Stuart McMillan* S7M-00073 David Linden: 10 Years of Coffee Corner in Sandyhills (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00072 Liam McArthur: Orkney Hosts Norwegian Constitution Day Celebrations (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00071 Liam McArthur: Stromness Community Centre Transferred to Community Ownership (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00070 Craig Hoy: Lockerbie and District Rotary Club Sponsored Walk (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00069 Liam McArthur: Repair Café Orkney Celebrates First Anniversary (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00068 David Green: Congratulations to Graham Nutt on Receiving the Sir George Williams Medal (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00067 Lorna Slater: Recognising the Success and Progress of Heart of Midlothian (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, Helen McDade* S7M-00066 Gary Bouse: Stenhousemuir FC Wins 2025-26 SPFL Championship Play-off (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00065 Karen Adam: Protect The Vinery in Banff (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00064 Karen Adam: A GP Walk-in Centre in Banffshire and Buchan Coast (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00063 Jamie Hepburn: Celebrating Kilsyth Rangers' Promotion (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00062 Jamie Hepburn: Street Food Award Success for Kilsyth Academy's Douglas Bonnar (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00061 Kirsten Oswald: Ephraim Borowski MBE (lodged on 19 May 2026) Friday 29 May 2026 18 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00060 Liam McArthur: Congratulating Orkney's E Flett Quality Butcher on 150 Years (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00059 David Green: Congratulations to Brora Rangers FC on SPFL Pyramid Play-off Final Achievement (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00058 Laura Mitchell: Congratulations to Elgin City FC Women (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00057 Laura Mitchell: Glenisla Care Home 'Above and Beyond' Award Nomination (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00056 Laura Mitchell: 50th Anniversary of Brodie Countryfare (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00055 Laura Mitchell: Record-Breaking Year for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00054 Laura Mitchell: Success of MacMoray 2026 (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00053 Laura Mitchell: Burghead Primary School's 150th Anniversary Celebrations (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Colm Merrick*, Clare Adamson* S7M-00047 Thomas Kerr: Reintroduce Local Connection on Housing (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00046 Donald MacKinnon: Congratulating RNLI Fundraising Efforts (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00045 Paul McLennan: ME Awareness Week from 11 to 17 May 2026 (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson*, Jackie Baillie* S7M-00044 Jack Middleton: Aberdeen Half Marathon 2026 (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00038 Collette Stevenson: Congratulating Christine Kincaid on her Retirement from Royal Mail (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00023 Rachael Hamilton: Jamie Tweedie Memorial Walk in Support of Brain Tumour Research (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00021 David Linden: 50 Years of St Joseph’s RC Church in Tollcross (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00020 Colin Beattie: A GP Walk-in Centre in Midlothian North (lodged on 15 May 2026) Friday 29 May 2026 19 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00019 Colin Beattie: Improving Bus Services in Rural Areas (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00018 Colin Beattie: Recognising the Damaging Impact of Antisocial Behaviour (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00017 Paul Sweeney: Celebrating Glasgow Trade Union Council's May Day March 2026 (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00016 Paul McLennan: Haddington Community Fire Station Open Day Success (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00015 Paul McLennan: Commending Spring Fair Fundraiser for Our Community Kitchen (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00014 Paul McLennan: Commending North Berwick Coffee Morning Fundraising Success (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00013 Paul McLennan: Commending 10-Hour Fitness Charity Challenge Supporting Girls in Rwanda (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00012 Jamie Hepburn: St Margaret of Scotland Primary School Sings the Balamory Theme Tune (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00011 Steven Bonnar: Congratulating Bellshill Athletic Junior Football Club (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00010 Jamie Hepburn: Congratulations to Cumbernauld United on Winning Promotion (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00008 Emma Roddick: Capacity of Raigmore Hospital and Highland Healthcare (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00007 Emma Roddick: Congratulating Inverness Caledonian Thistle on League Success (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00005 Jackie Dunbar: University of Aberdeen Awarded Funding from British Heart Foundation (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00004 Keith Brown: Congratulations to Clackmannanshire Women's Aid on its 50th Anniversary (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* Friday 29 May 2026 20 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00003 Rachael Hamilton: Arthritis Awareness Month (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00002 Rachael Hamilton: Congratulations to NHS Borders Staff Recognised at RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Clare Adamson* S7M-00001 Rachael Hamilton: National Fishing...
Last updated:
28 May 2026
Scottish Parliament firsts
Published on 28 May 2026 by the authority of the Scottish Parliament 6 May 1999 First Member declared elected: Tom McCabe, at 23.16 6 May 1999 The first election to the Scottish Parliament to return Members of the Scottish Labour Party, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Scottish National Party, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Scottish Green Party and the Scottish Socialist Party: BBC News 6 May 1999 Dennis Canavan became the first Independent MSP elected: Dennis Canavan 6 May 1999 Robin Harper became the first Scottish Green Party MSP elected: Robin Harper 12 May 1999 First edition of the Business Bulletin 12 May 1999 First Meeting of the Parliament 12 May 1999 First Member to take oath/affirmation: Dr Winnie Ewing 12 May 1999 First MSP speech: Dr Winnie Ewing 12 May 1999 First Point of Order: Dennis Canavan 12 May 1999 First vote by secret ballot 12 May 1999 First Presiding Officer to be elected: Sir David Steel 12 May 1999 First use of Scots in the Parliament: Winnie Ewing Scottish Parliament firsts 1 12 May 1999 First edition of the Minutes of Proceedings SP MOP vol 1 no 1 session 1 12 May 1999 (no longer on website) 12 May 1999 First edition of the Official Report 13 May 1999 First electronic vote 13 May 1999 First First Minister to be elected: Donald Dewar 13 May 1999 First motion lodged: motion S1M-1 in the name of Alex Fergusson 17 May 1999 First meeting of the Parliamentary Bureau 18 May 1999 First debate on a motion: S1M-3 on the appointment of Law Officers 18 May 1999 First appointment of Law Officers 19 May 1999 First appointment of Scottish Ministers and junior Scottish Ministers 19 May 1999 First election of members of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body 25 May 1999 First written Parliamentary Question lodged: S1W-1 by Fergus Ewing 26 May 1999 First affirmative instruments laid before the Scottish Parliament 31 May 1999 First committee report and Scottish Parliament paper published: Subordinate st st Legislation Committee 1 report, 1999, 1 Report on Subordinate Legislation (SPP 1) 2 June 1999 First Decision Time Scottish Parliament firsts 2 8 June 1999 First motion on the establishment of committees: S1M-37 in the name of Tom McCabe 8 June 1999 First Members’ Business debate: S1M-24 in the name of Dr Sylvia Jackson 9 June 1999 First Ministerial Statement 10 June 1999 First negative statutory instrument laid before the Scottish Parliament: The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 1999 14 June 1999 First Public Petition: PE1 lodged by Cunningsburgh and Sandwick United Free Churches of Scotland 16 June 1999 First time Gaelic was spoken in the Parliament – Maureen MacMillan 17 June 1999 First Question Time: first Parliamentary Question asked and answered orally S1O-44 by George Lyon 22 June 1999 First video conference: pupils from Kirkwall Grammar school spoke with Jim Wallace 1 July 1999 Official opening of the Scottish Parliament 8 July 1999 First Scottish Executive document laid before the Scottish Parliament: Land Reform, Proposals for Legislation (SE/1999/1) 12 July 1999 First formal request for an emergency recall under Rule 2.2.8: SNP request to discuss Kaverner was not granted 19 August 1999 First proposed Members’ Bill: Proposed Debtors (Amendment) Bill, lodged by Tommy Sheridan Scottish Parliament firsts 3 31 August 1999 First Emergency Bill/Executive Bill introduced: by Jim Wallace SP Bill 1 Mental Health (Public Safety and Appeals) (Scotland) Bill [as introduced] 8 September 1999 First Emergency Bill/Executive Bill passed: introduced by Jim Wallace SP Bill 1 Mental Health (Public Safety and Appeals) (Scotland) Bill [as passed] 13 September 1999 First Bill to receive Royal Assent and become Act of the Scottish Parliament: Mental Health (Public Safety and Appeals) (Scotland) Act 1999 asp 1 15 September 1999 First Scottish Parliament Education Service visit: Girvan Academy 16 September 1999 First emergency motion: S1M-158 in the name of Lord James Douglas-Hamilton 16 September 1999 First Gaelic speech made in the Chamber: John Farquhar Munro 24 September 1999 First Member’s Bill introduced: by Tommy Sheridan SP Bill 3 Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill [as introduced] 8 October 1999 First use of the oath for witnesses before a committee: Standards Committee 20 October 1999 First committee to meet outside Edinburgh: Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee met in Inverness 27 October 1999 First Time for Reflection: Reverend Dr Graham K Blount, Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS) 11 November 1999 First time that German was spoken in the Parliament (simultaneous interpretation into English: Katrin Budde (Business and European Affairs Committee of the Saxony-Anhalt Parliament) appeared before the European Committee 15 November 1999 First Public Petitions Committee e-Petition raised: Our seas deserve a vote Scottish Parliament firsts 4 21 December 1999 First resignation: Ian Welsh (Lab), constituency MSP for Ayr 13 January 2000 First First Minister’s Question Time: first question S1F-1 by Alex Salmond 16 February 2000 First use of British Sign Language (BSL) in the Chamber: debate on S1M-529 in the name of Dr Winnie Ewing 29 February 2000 First petitioner to appear as a witness before a committee: Jim McPhie, Shettleston Traders Association, appeared before the Public Petitions Committee 2 March 2000 First debate in Gaelic at a Meeting of the Parliament: S1M-607 in the name of Alasdair Morrison 16 March 2000 First by-election: Ayr constituency 16 March 2000 First MSP elected as a result of a by-election: John Scott (Con) 22 March 2000 First urgent Ministerial Statement 5 April 2000 First time the Presiding Officer opened a debate in the Parliament: S1M-720 in the name of Sir David Steel on behalf of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body 27 April 2000 First debate in a Meeting of the Parliament on a Members’ Bill: Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill: Stage 1, introduced by Tommy Sheridan 27 April 2000 First Executive amendment to be withdrawn: amendment 772.1 by Jim Wallace 2 May 2000 First petition (evidence session) to be discussed in Gaelic (simultaneous interpretation into English): Education, Culture and Sport Committee 3 May 2000 First official state visit from overseas: His Excellency the President of Malawi Dr Bakili Muluzi Scottish Parliament firsts 5 17 May 2000 First time the Parliament met outside Edinburgh: in Glasgow 25 May 2000 First emergency question: by Jamie McGrigor on Caledonian MacBrayne 28 September 2000 First Members’ Bill to be passed: introduced by Tavish Scott SP Bill 11 Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Amendment (Scotland) Bill [as introduced] 13 October 2000 First motion of condolence: in remembrance of Donald Dewar who died on 11 October 2000, in the name of Jim Wallace 7 December 2000 First Executive Bill to be withdrawn: SP Bill 21 Education (Graduate Endowment and Student Support) (Scotland) Bill [as introduced] 25 January 2001 First emergency statement taken in the Chamber: statement by Tom McCabe 8 March 2001 First use of a casting vote by the Presiding Officer: vote on S1M-1725 in the name of Jamie McGrigor on Scotland’s fishing...
Official Report
Meeting date:
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Meeting of the Parliament 28 May 2026 [Draft]
There is the centuries-old coastal community of Newhaven village, with the best fish and chips in the city, just minutes away from brand-new developments on the Granton waterfront.
Official Report
Meeting date:
28 May 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 28 May 2026 [Draft]
There is the centuries-old coastal community of Newhaven village, with the best fish and chips in the city, just minutes away from brand-new developments on the Granton waterfront.
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Motions and amendments which have attracted additional support S7M-00118 Finlay Carson: Gravel Cycling Festival, The Gralloch, Comes to Galloway (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Murdo Fraser*, Paul Sweeney*, Liam Kerr*, Iris Duane*, Russell Findlay*, Tim Eagle*, Stephen Kerr*, David Barratt* S7M-00117 Finlay Carson: Congratulations to Butcher Scott Carson for his Award-winning Sausages (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Miles Briggs*, Murdo Fraser*, Paul Sweeney*, Liam Kerr*, Russell Findlay*, Stephen Kerr* S7M-00116 Laura Moodie: Hardgate Primary School Teacher Wins National Environmental Award (lodged on 21 May 2026) Wednesday 27 May 2026 20 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Cara McKee*, Pauline McNeill*, Mark Ruskell*, Kristopher Leask*, Bob Doris*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00115 Alan Brown: Celebrating Shortlees Amateurs’ Scottish Amateur Cup Triumph (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Tim Eagle* S7M-00114 Jackie Dunbar: Susan Hislop and Bibs Barry Named Finalists for the Angela Joss ‘Bee You’ Memorial Award (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Jack Middleton*, Stuart McMillan*, Miles Briggs*, Paul Sweeney*, Tim Eagle*, Bob Doris*, Karen Adam* S7M-00112 Paul McLennan: Recognising the Economic Contribution of Torness Power Station (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00111 Laura Mitchell: Opening of Craig Vets (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar*, Pauline McNeill*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00110 Laura Moodie: Celebrating The Gralloch 2026 (lodged on 21 May 2026) New Support: Mark Ruskell*, Pauline McNeill*, Kristopher Leask* S7M-00104 Duncan Massey: Import of Russian Oil-derived Products (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Max Bannerman*, Thomas Kerr* S7M-00103 Stuart McMillan: Port Glasgow Juniors Football Club Back-to-back Promotions (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Paul McLennan*, Jack Middleton*, Gillian Mackay*, Bob Doris*, Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie* S7M-00102 Stuart McMillan: Whinhill Primary School Recognised Among Scotland’s Best (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Miles Briggs*, Colin Beattie*, Patricia Gibson* S7M-00100 Patricia Gibson: World Pre-Eclampsia Day, 22 May 2026 (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Laura Mitchell*, Jackie Dunbar*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00098 Clare Adamson: Condolences on the Passing of Chris Boyle (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00097 Maggie Chapman: Promoting Pig Welfare (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney* S7M-00096 Alison Thewliss: 200th Anniversary of Glasgow City Mission (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Holly Bruce* S7M-00095 Clare Adamson: Congratulating Hugh Black & Sons on Success at the Scottish Craft Butchers Beef Link Sausage Championships 2026 (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00093 Gillian Mackay: Motherwell Football Club Secures European Qualification (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Ariane Burgess*, Gary Bouse*, Iris Duane*, Ross Greer*, Bob Doris*, Marie McNair*, Holly Bruce* Wednesday 27 May 2026 21 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00092 Paul McLennan: Congratulations to Calum Phillip on Edinburgh to North Berwick Race Victory (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00091 Paul McLennan: Commending Lifesaving Rescue Teams Honoured with PETA Award (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Kate Nevens*, Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00090 Paul McLennan: Congratulating Bombay Bar and Grill on Success at the Scottish Curry Awards 2026 (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00088 Sanne Dijkstra-Downie: Congratulations to Spartans FC Women (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00087 Kirsten Oswald: Scotland Loves Local Week 2026 (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Gary Bouse*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00086 Simita Kumar: Oxgangs Library, CEC Mobile Library and Saughton Library Win Scottish Library of the Year (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00084 Alison Thewliss: World Human Milk Donation Day on 19 May (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Jackie Dunbar*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00083 Holly Bruce: Celebrating Kenmure Street, a Festival of Hope (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Zen Ghani* S7M-00082 Mark Ruskell: Ladybank Fire Exposes the Danger Posed by Fire Service Cuts (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Kate Nevens*, Cara McKee*, Katy Clark*, Ariane Burgess*, Helen McDade*, Laura Moodie*, Iris Duane*, Ross Greer*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00081 Alison Thewliss: Welcoming Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Jackie Dunbar*, David Green* S7M-00080 Alison Thewliss: 30th Anniversary of the Kinning Park Complex (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Jackie Dunbar*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00079 Carol Mochan: Honouring the Work of East Ayrshire Trades Union Council (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Alan Brown* S7M-00077 Kirsten Oswald: Netherlee and Stamperland Community Council's Meadow in a Box Initiative (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee* S7M-00076 Malcolm Offord: Scott Hastings (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Patricia Gibson*, Fulton MacGregor* S7M-00072 Liam McArthur: Orkney Hosts Norwegian Constitution Day Celebrations (lodged on 19 May 2026) Wednesday 27 May 2026 22 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00071 Liam McArthur: Stromness Community Centre Transferred to Community Ownership (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess*, Pauline McNeill* S7M-00069 Liam McArthur: Repair Café Orkney Celebrates First Anniversary (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Pauline McNeill* S7M-00067 Lorna Slater: Recognising the Success and Progress of Heart of Midlothian (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Paul Sweeney*, Jackie Dunbar*, Ross Greer* S7M-00066 Gary Bouse: Stenhousemuir FC Wins 2025-26 SPFL Championship Play-off (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00065 Karen Adam: Protect The Vinery in Banff (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00063 Jamie Hepburn: Celebrating Kilsyth Rangers' Promotion (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Tim Eagle* S7M-00062 Jamie Hepburn: Street Food Award Success for Kilsyth Academy's Douglas Bonnar (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00061 Kirsten Oswald: Ephraim Borowski MBE (lodged on 19 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar*, Jack Middleton* S7M-00058 Laura Mitchell: Congratulations to Elgin City FC Women (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Jackie Dunbar*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00057 Laura Mitchell: Glenisla Care Home 'Above and Beyond' Award Nomination (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00056 Laura Mitchell: 50th Anniversary of Brodie Countryfare (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00055 Laura Mitchell: Record-Breaking Year for Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00054 Laura Mitchell: Success of MacMoray 2026 (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00053 Laura Mitchell: Burghead Primary School's 150th Anniversary Celebrations (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00052 Clare Adamson: Tribute to Derek Mather, Whisky Guru and Owner of Artisan Restaurant in Wishaw (lodged on 18 May 2026) New Support: Jackie Dunbar* S7M-00043 Clare Adamson: Music, Dementia Awareness and Alzheimer Scotland (lodged on 15 May 2026) Wednesday 27 May 2026 23 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Cara McKee* S7M-00042 Clare Adamson: Illuminate Dance Studio Fundraising for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00036 Clare Adamson: Scottish Opera Pop-Up Performances in Schools and the Importance of Arts Education in Scotland (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Holly Bruce* S7M-00034 Clare Adamson: Celebrating Wishaw Pupils’ Stage Performance, Local Talent and School Arts (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee* S7M-00031 Clare Adamson: The Last Foundations (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Cara McKee* S7M-00030 Clare Adamson: HPV Self-Sampling and Cervical Cancer Prevention in Scotland (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Carol Mochan* S7M-00023 Rachael Hamilton: Jamie Tweedie Memorial Walk in Support of Brain Tumour Research (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Alexander Burnett* R S7M-00019 Colin Beattie: Improving Bus Services in Rural Areas (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Cara McKee* S7M-00017 Paul Sweeney: Celebrating Glasgow Trade Union Council's May Day March 2026 (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00016 Paul McLennan: Haddington Community Fire Station Open Day Success (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Maggie Chapman*, Kate Nevens*, Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess* S7M-00015 Paul McLennan: Commending Spring Fair Fundraiser for Our Community Kitchen (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Kate Nevens*, Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess*, Calum Kerr* S7M-00013 Paul McLennan: Commending 10-Hour Fitness Charity Challenge Supporting Girls in Rwanda (lodged on 20 May 2026) New Support: Kate Nevens*, Jackie Dunbar*, Ariane Burgess*, Holly Bruce* S7M-00011 Steven Bonnar: Congratulating Bellshill Athletic Junior Football Club (lodged on 15 May 2026) New Support: Patricia Gibson* S7M-00008 Emma Roddick: Capacity of Raigmore Hospital and Highland Healthcare (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Cara McKee* S7M-00007 Emma Roddick: Congratulating Inverness Caledonian Thistle on League Success (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess* Wednesday 27 May 2026 24 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan S7M-00006 David Torrance: Launch of the Kirkcaldy Muslim Scout Group (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Cara McKee* S7M-00004 Keith Brown: Congratulations to Clackmannanshire Women's Aid on its 50th Anniversary (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Cara McKee* S7M-00003 Rachael Hamilton: Arthritis Awareness Month (lodged on 14 May 2026) New Support: Ariane Burgess*, Cara McKee*, Carol Mochan* S7M-00001 Rachael Hamilton: National Fishing...
