Motion text
That this House notes the 90th anniversary of the first sustained scheduled passenger flight out of Renfrew Airport, which departed on 27 April 1933 for Campbeltown in Kintyre; commends the role the former Renfrew Airport played in the development of aviation in Scotland and in particular the links it provided between the west of mainland Scotland and island communities; further notes that the airport served Scotland for 33 years until its closure in 1966 to be replaced by the current Glasgow Airport just two miles away at Abbotsinch, Paisley; acknowledges that thousands of commuters drive over Renfrew’s runway every day as part of the M8 motorway; notes the continued presence of the Flying Scotsman public house on the former airport site, the last remaining trace of the airport’s existence; and looks forward to Glasgow Airport continuing to serve the people of Scotland as the country’s premier airport.
Signatures (7)
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.
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 March 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 March 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 March 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 March 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 March 2023
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 March 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.