Supported by: Gail Ross*, Douglas Ross*, Edward Mountain* *S5M-03380 Richard Lochhead: Burning of the Clavie That the Parliament notes that — thousands of people braved the stormy weather to line the streets of Burghead on 11 January 2017 for the Burning of the Clavie, which is a New Year celebration that is rooted in medieval times; understands that the tradition, which is believed to date back to 400 AD, when Burghead was the capital of the ancient Pictish kingdom, is a celebration of the ancient Scots' Hogmanay, which, prior to the Gregorian calendar being introduced, fell on the 11 January; notes that the Clavie is a 100kg barrel filled with wood and tar and set alight and carried through the village by the Clavie Crew to its destination at the top of Doorie Hill; understands that the villagers believe that receiving a blackened stave from the vessel will bring them luck for the year ahead and that pieces are sent to people across the world with Burghead connections; recognises that a one- minute silence was held after the vessel was lit to remember Gordon Robertson, who was a member of the Clavie Crew and had been involved in the event for 43 years, and praises the efforts of the Clavie King, Dan Ralph, the 20-man crew and the community in keeping this unique tradition alive.