The Bookmonger, Bearsden Cross

Early day motion 556, tabled 9 July 2026 by Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 10 members.

That this House congratulates Caitlyn Payne on the first birthday of The Bookmonger, the bookshop, wine and cheese bar she opened on New Kirk Road at Bearsden Cross; notes that Caitlyn was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer at the age of 39 and received treatment at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre; recognises that this experience led her to build a business that gives back, including a Book of the Month initiative donating 100% of proceeds to Beatson Cancer Charity; commends her fundraising activities in support of the charity, including prize draws and themed sales during Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and thanks Caitlyn for her contribution to the Bearsden high street and to cancer care in Glasgow.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 1.