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Mills Observatory 90th birthday

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2045: tabled on 14 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 3 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Dundee’s Mills Observatory on the occasion of its 90th birthday; recognises that the Mills Observatory was the first purpose-built public astronomical observatory in the UK when it opened 1935; further recognises that the observatory has had an 120% increase in visitors over the last year ahead of their 90th birthday; thanks the staff and volunteers at the Mills Observatory and Leisure and Culture Dundee for their hard work and dedication in running the observatory; and wishes them all the best ahead of their birthday celebrations at the end of October.

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.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.