That the Parliament notes, with great sadness, the death of celebrated Scottish broadcaster, Robbie Shepherd MBE, at the age of 87; acknowledges his broadcasting career, hosting BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor for 35 years; recognises that he was honoured by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the 2001 New Year Honours List, and was awarded an MBE for services to Scottish Dance Music and to Scottish Culture; notes that, in 1992, he received an award from the National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs for services to Scottish music, and in 1998 he was awarded recognition from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society for outstanding service and loyalty to the society; understands that, in 2006, he was again recognised for services to traditional music, receiving the Hamish Henderson Award at the Hands Up For Trad Awards; recognises his work as a compere for the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, performing across the country, including at the prestigious London Albert Hall; acknowledges that, throughout his career, he commentated on the Grampian Games for over 40 years, as well as at the famous Braemar Gathering; further acknowledges his admiration for the north east’s Doric dialect, having been awarded the M.Univ (Master of the University) by the University of Aberdeen for services to Scottish culture and the north east; applauds Robbie's vast contribution to broadcasting services, and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.