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Condolences for Robbie Shepherd MBE

  • Submitted by: Tess White, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 14 September 2023
  • Motion reference: S6M-10441

That the Parliament notes, with great sadness, the death of celebrated Scottish broadcaster, Robbie Shepherd MBE, at the age of 87; acknowledges his broadcasting career, hosting BBC Radio Scotland's Take the Floor for 35 years; recognises that he was honoured by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the 2001 New Year Honours List, and was awarded an MBE for services to Scottish Dance Music and to Scottish Culture; notes that, in 1992, he received an award from the National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs for services to Scottish music, and in 1998 he was awarded recognition from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society for outstanding service and loyalty to the society; understands that, in 2006, he was again recognised for services to traditional music, receiving the Hamish Henderson Award at the Hands Up For Trad Awards; recognises his work as a compere for the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, performing across the country, including at the prestigious London Albert Hall; acknowledges that, throughout his career, he commentated on the Grampian Games for over 40 years, as well as at the famous Braemar Gathering; further acknowledges his admiration for the north east’s Doric dialect, having been awarded the M.Univ (Master of the University) by the University of Aberdeen for services to Scottish culture and the north east; applauds Robbie's vast contribution to broadcasting services, and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Bob Doris, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Evelyn Tweed, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle