Motion
Aberdeen Central Home to UK’s Greatest City Beach
S7M-00643 · Standard Motion · lodged by Middleton, Jack
Lodged on
14 Jul 2026Heard / answered on
UnknownThat the Parliament welcomes comments from travel expert, Simon Calder, who has described Aberdeen as having the greatest city beach in the UK; notes Mr Calder’s praise for the culture and cuisine available from Aberdeen's seaside establishments; understands that Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Silver Darling restaurant were singled out as locations of interest for tourists to the city; understands that Aberdeen is also known as the best dolphin watching spot in the country, and thanks local businesses on the beachfront who continue to make Aberdeen a gem for tourists from across the globe.
Backed by
Supported by 9 additional MSPs
SNP 6
LD 1
Con 1
Lab 1
Lodged by
Middleton, Jack
(Scottish National Party).
- Melville, Lloyd (SNP)
- Black, Dawn (SNP)
- Torrance, David (SNP)
- Chou Turvey, Yi-pei (LD)
- Briggs, Miles (Con)
- McMillan, Stuart (SNP)
- Beattie, Colin (SNP)
- Sweeney, Paul (Lab)
- Bonnar, Steven (SNP)
No division on record.
Either the chamber agreed this motion without a vote, it was withdrawn before debate, or it predates 2011 — vote-by-vote records only run from then.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S7M-00643Selected item14 Jul 2026 · Standard Motion · Middleton, JackThat the Parliament welcomes comments from travel expert, Simon Calder, who has described Aberdeen as having the greatest city beach in the UK; notes Mr Calder’s praise for the culture and cuisine available from Aberdeen's seaside establishments; understands that Aberdeen Maritime Museum and The Silver Darling restaurant were singled out as location...