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Meeting of the Parliament 24 June 2026 [Draft]

24 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Island Communities (Support for Festivals)
McAllan, Màiri SNP Clydesdale Watch on SPTV

I absolutely recognise the contribution of the folks whose names Liam McArthur has put on the record. I wish Pete and Gail McAndrew the very best of luck for the festival. I think that he said that it is taking place this weekend, in which case I hope that the weather holds up, as that could add something very special to a bluegrass festival.

On the general point about Scottish traditional music, I remind members of the Government’s manifesto commitment to create a new national performing company for traditional music, which I think we all agree is exciting. I will be absolutely sure to engage with Liam McArthur and take advantage of the expertise of his constituents as we develop that new and exciting proposal.

In the same item of business

Kristopher Leask (Highlands and Islands) (Green) Green
To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to festivals in island communities to ensure that they are sustainable. (S7O-00123)
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic (Màiri McAllan) SNP
The Scottish Government and Creative Scotland have currently committed more than £13.5 million towards festivals on the islands. That comprises 16 awards tot...
Kristopher Leask Green
I welcome the cabinet secretary’s answer and the additional support that has gone to island festivals.Festivals on our islands, such as the Orkney Folk Festi...
Màiri McAllan SNP
I absolutely take on board the points that the member raises. My initial answer set out that more than £13.5 million is already being made available for fest...
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD) LD
I associate myself very much with the comments and requests of Kristopher Leask.This weekend sees the second Water Sound bluegrass festival take place in Bur...
Màiri McAllan SNP
I absolutely recognise the contribution of the folks whose names Liam McArthur has put on the record. I wish Pete and Gail McAndrew the very best of luck for...