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Congratulating Robert Harper on 49 Years of Service and Conservation Awards

  • Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
  • Submitting member has a registered interest.

  • Motion reference: S6M-18867

That the Parliament congratulates Robert Harper on receiving both the SGA Wild Salmon Conservation award and the Ronnie Rose award for Conservation and Education; recognises his dedication to salmon conservation over a remarkable 49-year career as a ghillie; acknowledges his efforts to protect and preserve the River Dee and its endangered salmon population; commends his conservation work, including invasive species control and educational outreach through the IntroDee schools programme; notes the high regard in which he is held by colleagues, anglers, and conservationists; thanks him for his lifelong service to Scotland’s rivers, and wishes him a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement. 


Supported by: Clare Adamson, Stephen Kerr, Roz McCall, Paul Sweeney, Tess White