Early Day Motion
Mckay's Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry
(3 Signatures)
18 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House congratulates Mckay’s Fish and Chip Shop in Pitlochry on winning the Best Fish Tea prize at the 2025 Scottish Fish and Chips Awards; recognises the achievement of securing this honour against strong competition from ten other shortlisted chippies; commends Mckay's for its dedication to sustainably sourced fish; …
Early Day Motion
Stanley Development Trust Lunch Club
(2 Signatures)
3 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House congratulates the Stanley Development Trust Lunch Club on reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution the club has made to the community life of Stanley; commends the volunteers and supporters who have created a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together, …
Early Day Motion
Jenny and Bill Anderson 12 years of service at Rannoch Station Tearoom
(4 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House congratulates Jenny and Bill Anderson on their 12 years of running the Rannoch Station Tearoom in Highland Perthshire; commends the contribution they have made in welcoming visitors from across the world to this beautiful part of Scotland; recognises the tearoom's important role in the community; welcomes the …
Early Day Motion
Scottish bathing water quality
(8 Signatures)
17 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House celebrates the record number of designated bathing waters in Scotland now rated Excellent for water quality; welcomes the start of the 2025 bathing water season; commends the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for its science-led approach to monitoring and regulation; notes the 10th anniversary of the first samples …
Early Day Motion
National Engineering Day 2024
(17 Signatures)
11 Nov 2024
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House marks National Engineering Day 2024, a national awareness day organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering; recognises the importance of engineering to the UK’s prosperity; notes with concern the lack of diversity within the engineering profession and the need for skilled workers across engineering disciplines in all …
Early Day Motion
Thrums Vets
(5 Signatures)
29 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House commends Thrums Veterinary Group on winning Animal Health Provider of the Year at the Scottish Agriculture Awards 2024; acknowledges the importance of this event in recognising achievements across the agricultural sector; notes that Thrums Vets have provided farm animal veterinary services across Angus and Perthshire for over …
Early Day Motion
Davidson Cottage in Aberlemno
(6 Signatures)
22 Oct 2024
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House commends the work of the Davidson Legacy Preservation Group in highlighting the historical importance of the Davidson Cottage in Aberlemno as the ancestral home of the Davidson family, co-founders of Harley-Davidson motorcycles; notes the value of this site as a cultural and educational resource for local communities, …
Early Day Motion
Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness
(36 Signatures)
26 Mar 2024
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough …
Early Day Motion
Angus gin
(16 Signatures)
17 Jan 2024
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House congratulates the Gin Bothy on their gin being selected for this year’s Oscars nominee gift bags; commends the growth of this multi-award-winning business trading from Glamis in the heart of Angus and propelled by its founder Kim Cameron’s leadership and vision; welcomes Gin Bothy’s use of locally-sourced …
Early Day Motion
DD8 Music in Kirriemuir
(15 Signatures)
18 Jul 2023
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House commends the achievements of the volunteers running community-based charity DD8 Music in Kirriemuir; notes their outstanding work to expand access to music and music-making to young people of all backgrounds; celebrates the success of the annual BonFest music festival, created and operated by DD8, which celebrates the …