Battle of Prestonpans commemoration

Early day motion 911, tabled 22 September 2020 by Kenny MacAskill (Scottish National Party). Signed by 7 members.

That this House joins in commemorating the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Prestonpans; notes that the battle was a decisive victory for Jacobite troops, dramatically increasing morale and leading directly to the early success and eventual failure of the 45 Rising; congratulates the Battle of Prestonpans 1745 Heritage Trust on holding a small socially distanced event; and notes that a fuller commemoration of that battle is planned for 2021.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, DUP 1.