Paul Anderson Receives the Cultural Award at Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2021
- Submitted by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Tuesday, 07 September 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01053
That the Parliament congratulates Paul Anderson, from Tarland, for receiving the Cultural Award at the Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2021 awards; understands that Paul is a well-loved fiddler who has dedicated his career to promoting Scottish fiddle music, including his academic research in ways to reconnect local musicians with the unique fiddle style of the north east; recognises that Paul has taught the fiddle all over the world, performed globally and continues to teach and perform online during the COVID-19 pandemic; commends everyone who was nominated at the Inspiring Aberdeenshire 2021 awards, and wishes Paul all the best for the future.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle