MSP Marks the Contribution of Scots to Europe's Culture

South of Scotland MSP Aileen Campbell has lodged a motion that describes Scots and Gaelic as “distinctive contributions to the cultural and linguistic life of Europe”. Her motion, lodged in English with translations into Scots and Gaelic, calls on the Parliament to note the European Day of Languages and “encourages people across Scotland and Europe to take part in the wide range of events and competitions being held to mark the day”. MSPs from the SNP, the Scottish Green Party and the Scottish Labour Party have all signed it. Ms Campbell’s motion was lodged at the end of September, coming at the end of a good month for Scots in the Parliament, which began with Lib Dem leader Tavish Scott’s motion demanding more funds for the Scots Langage Centre and Scottish Langage Dictionaries.