Dr Scott Arthur

That this House warmly welcomes the launch of the Junior Development Programme at Bainfield Bowling & Social Club, Edinburgh, commencing on 4 October 2026; recognises the club's commitment to developing the next generation of bowlers by providing affordable year-round coaching an

14 Sept 2026

That this House congratulates Hailes Quarry junior parkrun on reaching its first anniversary; recognises the tremendous contribution made by the volunteer team who have established and maintained a free, welcoming, inclusive and successful weekly event; warmly thanks each of th

10 Sept 2026

That this House congratulates Heriot-Watt University on marking 60 years of pioneering scientific diving, recognising six decades of excellence in marine science, research and education; acknowledges the University's longstanding contribution to advancing understanding of Scotlan

1 Sept 2026

That this House marks the 30th anniversary of the birth of Dolly the Sheep on 5 July 1996 at the Roslin Institute in Midlothian, the first mammal to be successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell; recognises that Dolly's birth was a landmark scientific achievement which transf

1 Sept 2026

That this House congratulates Maggie's on its 30th anniversary; recognises that the first Maggie's Centre opened in Edinburgh in 1996, inspired by the vision of Maggie Keswick Jencks to ensure that everyone impacted by cancer has access to compassionate emotional, psychological a

1 Sept 2026

That this House celebrates 10 years since the City of Edinburgh Council began implementing its 20mph speed limit scheme under the Leadership of Councillor Lesley Hinds; notes that the programme, initiated in 2016, was one of the first city-wide speed-reduction initiatives in the

15 Jul 2026

That this House congratulates Oxgangs Community Church on the celebration of its 10th anniversary; notes that the Church was established in 2016 to serve the community of Oxgangs and has since become a valued part of local life; recognises its commitment to supporting individuals

30 Jun 2026

That this House congratulates Edinburgh charity Community One Stop Shop (COSS) on its exceptional impact over the past year in supporting individuals experiencing poverty and crisis; applauds the expansion of its services through the new Waverley Care Van, which supported 1,868 p

30 Jun 2026

That this House welcomes the publication of recent Cancer Research UK funded findings in The Lancet demonstrating the significant success of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in reducing rates of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases; recognises that t

18 Jun 2026

That this House celebrates the first anniversary of The House of Hope opening its doors in Edinburgh; applauds The House of Hope for its work to help people navigate the emotional, practical and social challenges around a breast cancer diagnosis; especially recognises the work of

17 Jun 2026