Graham Leadbitter

That this House recognises Glasgow’s successful bid to host the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games which begins next week, running from 23 July 23 to 2 August; notes that Glasgow is an excellent choice as a host city; acknowledges the significance of such an event in welcoming 3,00

15 Jul 2026

That this House celebrates Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey’s starring role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey; recognises Culbin Forest and Burghead Harbour’s important role as filming locations used in the North-East of Scotland to bring the story to screen; further

13 Jul 2026

That this House congratulates Walker’s Shortbread Ltd, a family-owned Scottish shortbread and biscuit company based in Aberlour, on being awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise under the International Trade Category; pays tribute to its status as one of the UK’s largest branded

13 May 2026

That this House congratulates the organisers of the MacMoray Festival in Elgin, Moray, on being crowned Scotland’s Festival of the Year; recognises the remarkable success of the festival since its launch in 2022 at Cooper Park in Elgin, attracting around 10,000 attendees each day

17 Mar 2026

That this House congratulates Burghead Indoor Bowling Club on winning the Morayshire Indoor Bowling Association’s Ed Beattie Memorial Charity Cup for a third consecutive year, an achievement not previously accomplished in the competition’s history; commends the players, organiser

17 Mar 2026

That this House congratulates Liz Jamieson, deputy manager of Spynie Care Home in Elgin, on being recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading frontline care leaders; commends her exceptional dedication to supporting residents and staff within the care sector; notes that suc

17 Mar 2026

That this House congratulates May McLeod on the remarkable milestone of 25 years of dedicated voluntary service with British Heart Foundation in Elgin; recognises her contribution to fundraising efforts in support of life-saving research; and notes the difference that long-servin

2 Mar 2026

That this House congratulates MADE (Moray Arts Development Engagement) on securing a grant of £9,896 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the significant contribution that community-led arts initiatives make to social wellbeing, inclusion, and local cultural life;

23 Feb 2026

That this House congratulates Edinkillie Community Association SCIO on securing a grant of £15,300 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the vital role that community associations play in sustaining local life and providing inclusive spaces for residents to gather,

23 Feb 2026

That this House congratulates Moray Rape Crisis on securing a grant of £49,840 from The National Lottery Community Fund; recognises the essential and sensitive work undertaken by specialist organisations supporting survivors of sexual violence; welcomes the continuation of Moray

23 Feb 2026