50 years of Landward on BBC Scotland

That this House congratulates BBC Scotland’s Landward programme on reaching its 50th anniversary, having been first broadcast in April 1976; notes that the programme continues to be made in Aberdeen where it was instigated under founding producer Arthur Anderson and continues today under production manager Susan Hendry; recognises the contribution that the programme, presenters and production team have made to farming and rural life over the past half century; commends the Lord Provost of Aberdeen for hosting a civic reception to mark the occasion; and wishes the Landward team and Director of BBC Scotland Hayley Valentine well as they continue to focus on matters of importance to rural Scotland.