Congratulating Longhope Lifeboat Museum on Securing over £220,000 to Preserve Unique Heritage
- Submitted by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 03 June 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13449
That the Parliament congratulates the Longhope Lifeboat Museum on securing over £220,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support vital repairs, restoration, and development; notes that this funding will enable the restoration of the historic lifeboat house and the refit of the vintage lifeboat; recognises what it sees as the museum's crucial role in preserving Orkney’s maritime heritage, and commends the dedication of the Longhope Lifeboat Museum Trust and its volunteers in safeguarding this unique and important heritage for future generations.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Jackson Carlaw, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Ash Regan, Emma Roddick, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle