Dr Scott Arthur

That this House commemorates the 25th anniversary of the landmark judgment in the case of David Irving v Penguin Books and Professor Deborah Lipstadt, handed down in April 2000; recognises the courage and integrity of Professor Lipstadt in defending the truth against Holocaust de

13 Oct 2025

That this House congratulates City Cabs, Edinburgh’s longest-serving taxi association, on reaching its 100th anniversary in 2025; notes that City Cabs has provided a trusted, safe and quality service to the people of Edinburgh since 1925, now operating with a fleet of over 450 ve

8 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust as it comes to the end of its 20th anniversary celebrations, marking Edinburgh's designation as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature; recognises that the trust has been central to maintaining and enhan

8 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates the organisers, volunteers and participants of the first Hailes Quarry junior parkrun held on Sunday 7 September 2025 at Hailes Quarry Park, Dumbryden Drive, Edinburgh; thanks Longstone Community Council for making it happen, as well as Alan Gordon f

8 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates Bobcat Alpacas, a small alpaca farm based in Bonaly in Edinburgh, for their outstanding community spirit and charitable efforts; notes that their annual Alpaca Gala Day, held on 31 August 2025, raised an impressive £9,600 in support of the Marie Curi

8 Sept 2025

That this House solemnly commemorates the tragic sinking of the Suez Maru on 29 November 1943, in which 550 Allied prisoners of war, primarily British and Dutch, were being transported by the Japanese Imperial Army from Ambon to Surabaya; notes with deep sorrow that many of these

1 Sept 2025

That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), based in Balerno, Edinburgh, which for over 39 years has provided therapeutic and recreational riding opportunities to children and adults with physical, learning, sensory and e

1 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) for its exceptional work over the past year in improving access to and engagement with greenspaces across Edinburgh and the Lothians; recognises ELGT’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for l

1 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates Colinton Primary School in Edinburgh South West constituency on winning a prestigious Eco-Schools Scotland Green Flag Award; recognises the school’s outstanding commitment to environmental education and sustainability through its pupil-led initiative

1 Sept 2025

That this House congratulates artist Chris Rutterford and the Colinton Amenity Association on the successful completion of the new mural on Cuddies Lane in Colinton, Edinburgh; recognises the mural as a significant addition to the cultural and historical landscape of the area, ce

1 Sept 2025