Dunfermline, Ancient Capital of Scotland

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that Dunfermline was an ancient capital of Scotland and a home of Scottish royalty from the 11th to the early 15th centuries; acknowledges the importance of Dunfermline Abbey in Scottish history, a 12th century abbey that is the final resting place of Robert the Bruce and the burial site of 11 other Scottish kings and queens; understands that Dunfermline Abbey attracts between 30,000 and 35,000 visitors each year and therefore makes a considerable contribution to the local and national economy; applauds the organisers and supporters of the Bruce Festival, which celebrates the life of Robert the Bruce and attracts thousands of people to Dunfermline each year, and believes that Dunfermline’s historical importance in Scottish history and modern attractions gives VisitScotland a unique opportunity to promote Dunfermline to the rest of the world to the benefit of Dunfermline, Fife and Scotland.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 21 Con 5 Lab 3 LD 2

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-01656 by reference.