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Scots Trad Music Awards 2023

Early day motion 167, tabled 6 December 2023 by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 7 members.

That this House congratulates all the nominees and winners in the Scots Trad Music Awards; recognises that 2023 marks the 20th year of the awards, having first been established in 2003; notes in particular that the Orkney Folk Festival was named event of the year, while long-time volunteer and committee member of the Shetland Folk Festival Mhari McLeman was named traditional music enabler of the year; believes that traditional folk music represents a vital part of the cultural heritage of the Highlands and Islands and Scotland as a whole; and wishes local musicians further success as Scottish folk music goes from strength to strength.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 4, Scottish National Party 2, DUP 1.