Ayrshire Entrepreneur Scott Weir is Great British Entrepreneur Awards Finalist
- Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 22 August 2019
- Motion reference: S5M-18579
That the Parliament congratulates Scott Weir, founder of the holiday home management service, Pillow Property Partners, on reaching the finals of the NatWest/Royal Bank of Scotland Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2019 in the Scale Up Entrepreneur of the Year category; notes that Scott is an Ayrshire-based entrepreneur who left school without qualifications and was later diagnosed with dyslexia, but has since gone on to complete a Masters degree; understands that, having set up his first business in 2004, Scott has gone on to win several awards for business and entrepreneurism; commends Scott for his efforts and continuing commitment to promoting entrepreneurship in Scotland, and wishes him continued success.
Supported by:
Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, John Scott, Liz Smith, Annie Wells