Calum McIlroy Named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year
- Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 08 February 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-12075
That the Parliament celebrates the success of singer, mandolin and guitar player, Calum McIlroy, who has been named BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of 2024; understands that Calum, who is from Westhill in Aberdeenshire, first learned about traditional music in his school ceilidh band, then played with the North East Folk Collective, and went on to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; further understands that this prestigious award has been a springboard for many Scottish traditional musicians; congratulates Calum on his achievement, and wishes him all the best in his career.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Jackson Carlaw, Maggie Chapman, Sharon Dowey, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle