That the Parliament celebrates the success of singer, Ellie Beaton, of Rothienorman, Aberdeenshire, who has won the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of 2025; understands the importance that Ellie places on the musical traditions of the north east of Scotland and the rich and vibrant Aberdeenshire styles of singing; notes that she is a recent graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and plans to release her debut album in 2025, whilst working towards a master’s degree; congratulates everyone involved in what was a competitive final with a very high standard set by all involved; celebrates the 25th anniversary of the BBC Radio Scotland award as one of the most sought-after platforms for up-and-coming talent in traditional music; congratulates Ellie on her achievement, and wishes her well in her studies and career.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Stephanie Callaghan, Foysol Choudhury, Kenneth Gibson, Ross Greer, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Mackay, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Michelle Thomson