Cross-Party Group on Outdoor Education 12 September 2024 – 13:00-14:00 Minute Present MSPs Liz Smith MSP – Chair Rachel Hamilton MSP Invited guests David McLean – Sense Scotland Sophie McSkimming – Sense Scotland Dawne Morrison – Strathclyde University Nadine McCann – Sense Scotland Samuel Biggart – Kibble Iona McCroary – Etive House Fiona Robertson - Denbeath Primary School Non-MSP Group Members Neil Baird – Scouts Scotland Rory Edwards – Scouts Scotland Freda Fallon – Outward Bound Jamie Miller – SOEC Kevin Marsh – Craikhope Outdoor Centre 1 Ian McCall – Paths for All Pete Moir - DofE Alan Mackay – DofE Kate Somervail - DofE Phil Thompson – Ardroy Outdoor Education Centre Paul Bayton - SU Scotland Mike Harvey – Office of Liz Smith MSP Nick March – Outdoor Learning Edinburgh Rachel Luxton – SU Scotland William Stephen – SAPOE Apologies Peter Wilson – Ardentinney Beatrice Wishart MSP Mark Ruskell MSP David Exeter – Outward Bound Jane Campbell Morrison - SAAF Agenda item 1 Welcome and update by Liz Smith MSP Liz Smith MSP welcomed attendees and provided a positive update on the Outdoor Residentials (Scotland) Bill, intimating that the committee would now gather evidence to consider next steps.