That the Parliament congratulates what it considers as the world-renowned violinist, educator and arts and culture advocate, Nicola Benedetti CBE, on her appointment as Director of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF); understands that, since the inception of the EIF, this is the first appointment of a Scottish and a female director; considers that Nicola Benedetti is one of the most influential classical artists, touring internationally with some of the world’s greatest orchestras and conductors; notes what it sees as her commitment to music education through establishing The Benedetti Foundation in 2019, working with over 29,000 participants, aged from two to 92 years old, from 103 countries through its in-person workshops and online sessions for young people, students, teachers and adults, and wishes both Nicola Benedetti and the EIF every success for this year’s in-person festival, marking its 75th anniversary, and in welcoming artists, performers and audiences from around the world.