That the Parliament congratulates Cultarlann Inbhir Nis on receiving the Hero of the Highlands award at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards, which were held in Inverness on 30 November 2024; understands that this is a new award, introduced at the 2024 event, which aims to recognise a voluntary organisation based in Inverness that has made a significant contribution to Gaelic and Highland cultural life; believes that Cultarlann Inbhir Nis has dedicated its efforts to creating a welcoming space for all those with a passion for, or an interest in, the Gaelic language and culture, further strengthening Inverness as a Gaelic cultural centre; sends its congratulations once again to the whole team on this incredible achievement, and wishes it continued success in the future.
The Member has provided the following translation in Gaelic:
Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd air Cultarlann Inbhir Nis air duais Gaisgich na Gàidhlig fhaighinn aig Duaisean Ceòl Traidiseanta na h-Alba MG ALBA a chaidh a chumail ann an Inbhir Nis air 30 Samhain; a’ tuigsinn gur e duais ùr a tha seo a chaidh a thoirt a-steach aig tachartas na bliadhna-sa a tha ag amas air aithne a thoirt do bhuidheann saor-thoileach stèidhichte ann an Inbhir Nis a chuir gu mòr ri beatha na Gàidhlig agus Cultarach na Gàidhealtachd; ag aithneachadh gu bheil Cultarlann Inbhir Nis air na h-oidhirpean aige a chuir air chois gus àite fàilteachail a chruthachadh dhaibhsan aig a bheil ùidh no ùidh ann an cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig, a’ neartachadh Inbhir Nis mar Ionad Cultarach Gàidhlig; a’ cur meal-a-naidheachd a-rithist air an sgioba gu lèir air an euchd iongantach seo agus a’ guidhe soirbheachas leantainneach dhaibh san àm ri teachd.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Tess White