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2017-19
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Ardrossan Castle
Patricia Gibson
2017-09-05
That this House notes that Ardrossan Castle has been officially recognised as one of Scotland's Hidden Gems, having been voted one of the top six sites in the Dig It Hidden Gems Competition, as part of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology; understands that the present ruins, parts of which date from the 15th century, sit on the site of an earlier structure; realises that Ardrossan Castle was partly destroyed during the Scottish Wars of Independence, in fighting involving William Wallace, but that it remained until 1648, when Oliver Cromwell's troops destroyed it; congratulates all those involved in Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society for the hard work and commitment they put in year after year to improving and publicising the castle and its history; appreciates the efforts involved in connecting the castle with the local community though events including the successful Ardrossan Castle Carnival; applauds the young volunteers who recently received Heritage Hero, Saltire, and John Muir awards for the significant improvement work they undertook at Ardrossan Castle arid Castle Hill; further notes the community spirit of Breen Roofing whose workshop facilities formed part of these efforts; and commends the whole community for its support in securing this fantastic accolade for Ardrossan Castle.
Cultural heritage
Patricia Gibson
2017-09-05
Proposed
North Ayrshire and Arran
Scottish National Party
Brendan O'Hara
2017-09-05
Seconded
Argyll and Bute
Scottish National Party
Carol Monaghan
2017-09-05
Seconded
Glasgow North West
Scottish National Party
Stewart McDonald
2017-09-06
Seconded
Glasgow South
Scottish National Party
Martyn Day
2017-09-06
Seconded
Linlithgow and East Falkirk
Scottish National Party
David Linden
2017-09-06
Seconded
Glasgow East
Scottish National Party
Jim Shannon
2017-09-06
Signed
Strangford
DUP
Chris Stephens
2017-09-06
Signed
Glasgow South West
Scottish National Party
Chris Law
2017-09-07
Signed
Dundee West
Scottish National Party
Stephen Gethins
2017-09-13
Signed
North East Fife
Scottish National Party
Patrick Grady
2017-09-14
Signed
Glasgow North
Scottish National Party
Alan Brown
2017-10-09
Signed
Kilmarnock and Loudoun
Scottish National Party
Drew Hendry
2017-10-09
Signed
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Scottish National Party
Neil Gray
2017-10-11
Signed
Airdrie and Shotts
Scottish National Party