11-year-old Boy from Crieff is the Youngest to Climb the Matterhorn
- Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 13 July 2020
- Motion reference: S5M-22256
That the Parliament congratulates Jules Molyneaux of Ardvreck School in Crieff, and his father, Chris, on their successful ascent of the Matterhorn on 10 July 2020; notes the technical difficulties encountered on this iconic mountain at all stages of the climb and the extensive preparation and training that are required, and further congratulates the staff of Ardvreck School, who were part of the family’s inspiration to complete this extraordinary feat.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Ruth Maguire, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Alex Rowley, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle