Motion text
That this House celebrates seven beaches in North East Fife constituency for securing national recognition after being awarded Scotland’s Beach Award for 2026; notes that this is more than any other region in the country and that the announcement reinforces Scotland's long standing reputation for combining natural beauty with careful management, especially at a time when coastal destinations are under increasing pressure from visitor demand and environmental change; congratulates those caring for the following beaches on achieving this recognition, namely Crail Roome Bay, Elie Harbour, Anstruther Billowness, Leven East, St Andrews East Sands, St Andrews West Sands, and Elie Ruby Bay; and understands that the awards, presented annually by Keep Scotland Beautiful, are granted only to beaches that meet a rigorous set of criteria covering cleanliness, safety, facilities, accessibility, and environmental management and that they are widely regarded as a benchmark of quality, offering reassurance to visitors while highlighting the sustained effort required to maintain standards across Scotland’s coastline.
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.
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 June 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
3 June 2026
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2026
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2026
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2026
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 June 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.