Motion tabled at Holyrood to celebrate Stockbridge Duck Race’s 30th anniversary

Lothian MSP Miles Briggs tabled a motion noting the 30th annual Stockbridge Duck Race that will take place on 30 June 2019.

The annual duck race has become one of the most popular community events in the area, raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity.

This year’s chosen charities are St Columba’s Hospice and the Yard

The Après Duck party and kids’ disco will be hosted by the team in the pub, The Antiquary.

Miles said: “I commend all involved in organising the event and the businesses that donate prizes and considers the event to be a great example of community spirit.

“I wish everyone taking part in the duck race an enjoyable day and all the best for raising a significant amount for local charities.”

Motion Text:

That the Parliament notes that the 30th annual Stockbridge Duck Race will
take place on 30 June 2019; notes that the first race was organised by Susie
Gregor and that, in the subsequent years, it has become one of the most
popular community events in the area, raising tens of thousands of pounds for
charity; notes that this year’s chosen charities are St Columba’s
Hospice and the Yard, and that the Après Duck party and kids’ disco will be
hosted by the team in the pub, The Antiquary; commends all involved in organising
the event and the businesses that donate prizes; considers
it a great example of community spirit, and wishes everyone taking part an
enjoyable day raising a significant amount for local charities.