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Chamber and committees

Martin Macdougall from Inverness, National Hero Award Winner

  • Submitted by: John Finnie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 05 November 2020
  • Motion reference: S5M-23271

That the Parliament thanks Martin Macdougall, who is from Merkinch in Inverness, on winning a Stagecoach National Hero award for his efforts to deliver colouring books and craft materials to children in the area during the COVID-19 lockdown; recognises that Martin used his savings to purchase and deliver the materials; understands that his efforts inspired others to help with donations and deliveries; notes that more than 600 packs were prepared and delivered; commends  Barry Duncan for helping Martin with deliveries; believes that such community mindedness is a credit to the Highlands, and wishes Martin all the best..


Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance