Martin Whitfield MSP joined their Majesties, The King and The Queen, fellow MSPs and special guests from across Scotland at a special 25th anniversary celebration at the Scottish Parliament.

The event marked 25 years since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened and included special performances from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Sistema Scotland, Còisir Alba and Calum McIlroy, showcasing Scottish music and culture.

In advance of the event, MSPs had also nominated “local heroes” to attend. These are constituents from their local area who have made an extraordinary contribution to their communities. Gifford resident Lee Rollo Stewart was Martin’s Local Hero nominee.

Speaking after the event, Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“As the Scottish Parliament marks its 25th anniversary, it’s right that the people of Scotland are placed at the heart of our events. Together with my fellow MSPs, we want to celebrate the achievements of our Local Heroes from across every constituency and region in Scotland and I’m delighted to have nominated Lee.”