Motion text
That this House congratulates An Comunn Gàidhealach on organising the 2025 Royal National Mòd, taking place from 10 to 18 October in Lochaber; recognises that the Royal National Mòd, founded in Oban in 1891, is Scotland’s premier celebration of Gaelic language and culture, showcasing music, drama, literature, sport and art; notes that this year’s festival opened with a torchlight parade through Fort William and features more than 200 competitions across a range of disciplines, alongside cèilidhs, concerts and workshops; further congratulates all competitors and local winners, including Lochaber and Ballachulish teams in the Mòd Cups; celebrates the strong community participation and the involvement of young people in events such as the Sradagan Children’s Gaelic Club and CBBC ALBA workshops; further notes the opening of the Highland Art Prize exhibition at McCallum Art House in Fort William; and pays tribute to outgoing An Comunn Gàidhealach Chief Executive James Graham for his leadership in promoting Gaelic language, arts and heritage.
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.
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 October 2025
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 October 2025
Crichton, Torcuil
Labour
Signed on
15 October 2025
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 October 2025
Darling, Steve
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 October 2025
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
16 October 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.