Argyll and Bute MSP Jenni Minto has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament in recognition of the late Provost Dougie Philand.
Announcing the news on social media, Ms Minto wrote on August 28 that she had made the commemorative gesture to highlight a real champion of the community.
Dougie served as a Mid Argyll councillor for 19 years before becoming Argyll and Bute Council Provost in 2024. He passed away aged 64 on August 18.
The motion reads: “That the Parliament notes the sad passing of Councillor Dougie Philand; understands that Dougie was a deeply caring individual who worked in local mental health services before becoming a councillor for the Mid Argyll Ward.
“(And) recognises what it views as the significant contribution Dougie made in serving the people of Mid Argyll before becoming Provost of Argyll and Bute, and its condolences to all of Dougie’s family and friends.”
A Community Remembrance Motion is added to the Scottish Parliament Business Bulletin and, if it secures enough cross-party signatures, it is recorded in the official parliamentary archive, meaning the individual’s contribution is permanently recognised in Scotland’s public record.
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