Motion text
That this House congratulates the village of Ballantrae in South Ayrshire on becoming the sixth Biosphere Community in Galloway and Southern Ayrshire’s UNESCO Biosphere, and the first in South Ayrshire, which recognises the village as a destination for visitors from home and abroad who are seeking sustainable, slow tourism experiences on Scotland’s UNESCO Trail; notes that in becoming a Biosphere Community, the people of Ballantrae have committed to preserve the area’s natural environment and wildlife, promote and celebrate their rich cultural heritage and local produce, contribute to the health and wellbeing of the village and develop knowledge of environmental issues; and commends them for that commitment.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 January 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 January 2022
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 January 2022
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 January 2022
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
24 January 2022
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 January 2022
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2022
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2022
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2022
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2022
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
25 January 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.